1,725,996
Never, This is a liability issue.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
699,277
For the most part I don't put much stock in the home inspections in my area. They're visual. I know how to turn on a dishwasher to see if it works and to buy a temperature gauge at Home Depot to see the a/c temp. Unless individual professionals are hired for specific inspections I see very little need, again I say "in my area".
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,661,936
No. Even on a bank owned a home inspection is done to see what problems they're walking into.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
921,504
Yes, if the buyer intent was to demolish the home.
Yes, if the house condition was so damaged (sinkhole) that demolishing was the only choice.
Yes, if I conveyed and the buyer/seller agreed the only acceptable outcome is to demolish the building.
Yes, if the cost of the inspection exceeded the value of the property.
However I would never use the words "I recommend...."
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
5,583,278
only if the buyer was buying it to tear down!!!!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
2,759,812
Good Tuesday morning Joe. I cannot think of any scenario that would warrant no one having an inspection. Interesting question though.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
4,572,117
Hi Joe -- we even have a disclosure that is signed should a buyer ever decide not to conduct a home inspection.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
1,466,207
Joe Petrowsky No and if the client doesn't want one, I would ask them to sign a waiver. Selective client memory loss will come back and bite you.
911,328
Yes, if it's a teardown, or if the buyer is a builder or contractor and knows what is involved in a partial demo and remodel.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,882,355
No. Inspections, title insurance and new survey are always recommended.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,104,931
I can't think of a time when I would have recommended that. Wouldn't want the liability if after the sale something goes horribly wrong and the buyers' defense is that I told them not to bother! I suppose if someone is buying a tear-down that may be a reason, but haven't done one of these ever.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
3,626,530
4,333,736
1,210
I always recommend a home inspection, but the decision is up to the Buyer's whether they will get one, or who will conduct the inspection.
364,623
Like Chris and Dick said, they're a waste of everyone's time. I would verbally tell them they don't need one, have them sign a waiver, & then see them at the closing table. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Tell them to spend their $300+ on something they can actually use for their new home, like a Keurig or some higher end kitchen cabinet knobs and handles.
2,224,473
177,546
Yes, if the buyer was an investor and had done this a time or 2 before and knew what to look for, OR if he was going to tear down and rebuild, I'd tell the buyer to skip the licensed inspection, unless there was a clear need for it (like a gas station previously sat on the site).
690,836
I've worked with investors who didn't want a home inspection because they were buying the property "as is with all it's faults". I have a waiver for these instances.
212,755
No, even if it is as-is, how can you know what "is" you are buying without one. Always get it done, from new construction to 100 year old barns.
67,369
4,319,419
Joe Petrowsky - I don't think there is any reason NOT to do home inspection! May be when it's total tear down home for an investor?
7,836,129
I have sold hundreds of homes that had no home inspection but I would never recommend against an inspection if one is desired by the purchasers.
443,220
2,486,205