Is not the builder suppose to have already done that, or do I have to do that as one does with a home that has been lived in before? It could save me loads of money as it is on a 5 acre parcel in Georgia. Also, dont i get a year warranty on the home in case something goes wrong with the house? What about a home inspector? I wouldnt need that would I, cause it is brand new, right? I just dont know. Help everyone, I really need to know and I need to know very soon!!!! AAAAAAACCCCCCCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!! LOL!! thanx, Lauren
2006-08-05 15:46:49 · 4 answers · asked by laurelf 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Here in NJ, if you are able to get a certified copy of the survey done for the prior owner, you can get an affidavit of no change from the current owner and the title company will insure it. Your lender will have to be ok with this also. If the prior survey was staked, it shouldn't be an issue.
You absolutely should get a private home inspector to do a exterior wall and roof frame inspection followed by the open wall or pre-drywall and pre-insulation inspection and then the final walk through inspection.
For all my clients who are closing on new construction, I advise them to bring a nightlite or something small to plug in each and every outlet to test it. At least 10% find an outlet that isn't working. Remember ... If it isn't on the punch list, it's your problem not theirs!
Yes, you probably will get a new home warranty but check with the builder to find out for sure.
This is the biggest investment of your life. Don't try and save a few hundred bucks by cutting corners that may cost you a fortune later on.
2006-08-06 04:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-23 23:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a survey, get a warranty protect yourself, without a survey you don't know if the builder built on the right parcel of land.
2006-08-05 16:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by CYNTHIA R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why everyone who is not intimately familiar with buying and selling real estate should have a REALTOR.
If you have already closed and none of this was addressed in your contract, you are out of luck.
Yes, you should have had a survey.
Yes, you should have asked for a written warranty.
Yes, you should have had a home inspection done.
2006-08-06 01:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Karen R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋