Post-purchase inspection?

[Anonymous]

We bought our first home together. I am a FTH, but DH owned a home last in 2013. After losing multiple places to buyers who waived inspection, we went ahead and put an offer on a condo that seems very well maintained. We would like to have it inspected once we lose so we can be aware of any hidden issues that we can either immediately address or start saving for when the time comes.

Do you know anyone who did this? Any tips?

[Anonymous]

Did you use a Realtor? Ask them.

[Anonymous]

Your realtor should give you names.

[Anonymous]

Idk but I would take your time picking someone out, because you have time.

Also before you do the inspection, read the condo docs carefully so you know what is on you and what is the condo association. It can get weird, like the walls are them but the windows are you, etc.

[Anonymous]

Most inspections aren’t very good anyway bc they only cite visible issues not the leak that will cost you $$$$.

[Anonymous]

I did a post-purchase inspection and my realtor arranged it for me. I forget how much I paid, but I gave the guy a check the day he came to do it.

[Anonymous]

I apologize if I was unclear. We know an inspector that we had a very good experience with during our search for a home. We don’t need a recommendation of someone to hire. I’m just hoping to get some feedback on how the process went.

For example, if you got a prioritized list of needed repairs, did you agree with the ranking of what to address first?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most inspections aren’t very good anyway bc they only cite visible issues not the leak that will cost you $$$$.

I’m not sure if we got lucky with the inspector for one place we backed out of, but he found issues that were not visible and the appraiser had missed two months earlier.

[Anonymous]

I think you should save your money. Generally, in a condo, problems will be obvious.

I just don’t think there’s much an inspector will be able to see but you won’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you should save your money. Generally, in a condo, problems will be obvious.

I just don’t think there’s much an inspector will be able to see but you won’t.

I guess I can see the value if you’re coming into this knowing nothing at all about how anything works—but it sounds like your boyfriend has some experience.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't bother with a post-purchase inspection for a condo, where much of the structure is neither going to be readily accessible or even your responsibility. Just plan to maintain and repair interior systems as needed or proactively based on age. You can probably get an insurance discount on a whole-house automated water shutoff valve like the Moen Flo system if you can install one on your main water line to your unit; that would mitigate potential damage from plumbing-related issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't bother with a post-purchase inspection for a condo, where much of the structure is neither going to be readily accessible or even your responsibility. Just plan to maintain and repair interior systems as needed or proactively based on age. You can probably get an insurance discount on a whole-house automated water shutoff valve like the Moen Flo system if you can install one on your main water line to your unit; that would mitigate potential damage from plumbing-related issues.

Thank you.