Anonymous
Post 07/06/2024 20:11     Subject: Re:Post-purchase inspection?
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.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2024 15:50     Subject: Re:Post-purchase inspection?
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
Post 07/04/2024 19:34     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
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
Post 07/04/2024 19:25     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
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
Post 07/04/2024 19:20     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
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
Post 07/04/2024 19:18     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
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
Post 07/04/2024 19:01     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
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
Post 07/04/2024 19:00     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
Most inspections aren’t very good anyway bc they only cite visible issues not the leak that will cost you $$$$.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 14:40     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
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
Post 07/04/2024 14:27     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
Your realtor should give you names.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 13:56     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
Did you use a Realtor? Ask them.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 13:40     Subject: Post-purchase inspection?
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?