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Long story short, we bought and closed on a property, but
when we got into the property it was less then what we had
thought it was. There was a pre-inspection done that had
stated that we should get certain things looked at by
licensed plumbers and HVAC guys, but our real estate agent
had said that we should wait till after closing to get those
things looked at due to the fact that we were purchasing a
home warranty. I did what was recommended because this is my
first home. well when we got into the property, the furnace
ducts (because the foundation is slab on grade and the ducts
run through the floor)are all rotted out and nasty. a few of
the openings, are so rotted out they expose earth
underneath. plus there's a high risk of asbestos in the
property and it was never disclosed to us before. is there
anyway to get out of the property and negate the contracts?
Or somehow make the previous owner at least cover the costs
to get those repaired?
When your real estate agent said that you did not need to follow the home inspectors instructions, that was your first red flag. Sad to say, but many times a realtor wants to make his commission and will point you toward that goal, even to your own harm. Your hired a professional home inspector, but made the choice to TRUST the realtor. Now you have to pay the price for this mistake. Sorry.
You will need to contact a real estate attorney to find out your rights in this case, but it does not look good.
Let this be a warning to all. Follow instructions when you hire a home inspector and read the report closely.
John McKenna, CMI
Certified Master Inspector
American Home Inspection
http://texas-inspection.com
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John McKenna, CMI
Expertise
I can answer your question about home inspections and the hidden aspects of of the industry. I own American Home Inspection for east Texas and am a Certified Master Inspector. Sometimes there are questions about buying and selling a home that a qualified and honest home inspector can answer. Many people are led to believe incomplete information about repair items and make costly mistakes when they respond. If you do not know enough information or know what to ask, you can buy a nightmare instead of a home. Is your home inspector working for you or the Realtor? Is the owner of the home telling the truth? How do you make sure the contractor who makes repairs will do it right? Is the Realtor moving too fast and causing a person to make hasty choices? What are some of the things the Realtor does not want you to know? What you discover after you are the owner of the home and then decide to sell? What type of box can the home inspector put you in when the new buyer is now inspecting your home? What can you do if the home inspector was negligent? How do you prepare for a home inspection? What should you do with the home inspection report at the negotiating table? What are the signs of sheeple being led to the slaughter? Why do some realtors hate the "deal killer" home inspector? What type of action can you take now to protect yourself from law suite after someone buys your home? When is something a minor or major problem? What are the most common problems found in a home inspection? What can you do to prepare for a home inspection? What questions can you ask the home inspector so you choose the right one? The list goes on and on... "The truth will make you free"
Experience
Over 25 years experience in construction and board certified as a Certified Master Inspector. Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission as a Professional Home Inspector (TREC #4565) and Certified by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).
Education/Credentials
Certified Master Inspector (CMI)
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC #4565)
See more info: http://texas-inspection.com
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