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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are looking at a house that has had extensive renovations done for the sale. The kitchen is updated. All the appliances are new and Whirlpool. Windows and doors all new. New hardwood floors. Everything looks about mid-range, and the price reflects that. In other words, not luxe renovations. It appears to be all well done, craftsmanwise, and we would obviously get a builder in to look at it and review disclosures and permits. Maybe there's just no knowing until then, but does any of this stand out to you as a red flag? 
-whirlpool appliances
-no garbage disposal or microwave
-no washer/dryer
-shortish boards on new hard wood- appeared to be about 1-2 feet long, pine, not knotty
-standard/cheapish ceiling fans/lighting?
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Whirlpool makes some of the best selling appliances, I am not crazy about them, nor do I seek them out when I shop for appliances. But I don't particularly think they are bad in some way.

No garbage disposal is a bit odd, but I don't really see this pointing to some a bigger issue. It wouldn't cost too much to get one installed later.

No microwave is also not a major thing to complain about. I know it's popular these days to have a double wall oven, one of which may be a microwave. But I wouldn't stress about it.

No washer/dryer is normal. Washer/dryer is apparently a very personal decision for some reason. We've had sellers who put it in their contracts that they are taking the washer/dryer. We just shrugged "go right ahead".

Pine? Are you sure? The boards may be short to avoid knots.

I don't start seeing good fixtures until we get into some of the better quality homes. Change them out if you want. [/quote]

OP again- thanks this is all good wisdom. We definitely know this is a "you get what you pay for deal" and have no problem going more upscale with the money we save on what we care about. Just glad to hear that this stuff doesn't seem to point to a bigger issue. That's it- you hit the nail on the head. Of course we will still do due diligence, but this house is looking good.[/quote]

What issue would it point to?
I am just curious what issue the appliance brand would point to????[/quote]

I don't get this either.  Did OP expect the high end brands for everything?  Does having the expensive brands guarantee some sort of quality?  If you read the reviews and research, oftentimes, high end appliances are not less but more headache.  Plus, if you want them, you have to pay more, is OP willing to pay extra 10-15K to have high end brands?

We did a reno for ourselves and chose all different brands of appliances based on research and reading hundreds of reviews and seeing things in person.  FWIW, we actually chose to buy a Whirpool fridge, we didn't do this to cut corners or save costs.  [/quote]

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