I recently purchased a new condominium unit during the pre-selling or construction stage. I received a notice that the developer is ready to turnover the unit to me. During the turnover, what should I check about the unit before I accept the unit? I was thinking: check floor area, number of rooms. Any other suggestions?
2007-03-08 19:08:37 · 5 answers · asked by andrew sts 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Make sure you have a good lawyer to go through all the legalese for you.
Check also to make sure that there are no liens against your condo. Check
the walls, ceiling, make sure the carpet, if any is in good condition, if not you
could get it for a lower price. You also need to know what the bi laws of the
Condo are. We have had 2 in 2 different towns. The one we are in now is a
condo. They are pretty good value, but remember that all you own is within the
4 walls. What you said about checking floor area, etc. is very good. Also, find out what stays with the condo for ex. if there is a washer, dryer, stove & fridge, does it stay or do you have to buy your own. If there is an in the wall air
conditioner find out if that stays. But you need to get everything in writing. Also make sure the kitchen
cupboards are in good condition, doors shutting properly and the drawers
work well. I hope this is some help to you. Also find out the age of the condo.
Make sure that you also get smoke detectors and place one outside the
bedroom door and the other outside the kitchen.
2007-03-16 18:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Garnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the developer have a check list he uses? Also, is a warranty offered? Have you talked to other owners of units? What rights do you have to go back to the developer if a problem arrises, time limits, mechanicals, construction problems............(leaky windows, nailpops in walls, cracks in sheetrock) I may sound paranoid but I have heard of some horror stories ; but a good developer should stand by his project.
2007-03-14 01:24:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take an appraiser/building inspector with me. Even if it cost you a fee it is worth knowing what your getting. As the purchaser you don't have the knowledge/experience to take this responsibility and you'll be left with the expense of fixing something if it isn't done right and you SIGN OFF on it without the professional inspection. Go with caution, and
congratulations on your purchase...I'm still in the dreaming stages of owning my own home....
2007-03-14 15:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by Pinkprincess5455 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would hire an inspector to do a thorough check from outside to inside. In Indiana you can hire one for about $150
2007-03-15 23:23:57 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check walls if fully furnish, check kitchen stove and bath room.
also check electricity wiring and water drainage or conductor.
2007-03-09 03:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Eds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋