Highlands NC Real Estate, Home Inspection Issues
Meadows Mountain Realty, Highlands NC real estate
Home inspection issues are par for the course with any Highlands NC real estate transaction. Whether a home is old or new, there will be issues. It is what to do with these issues that buyers and sellers struggle with. The important thing is to take a pause and evaluate the inspection report prior to reacting. An experienced Highlands NC REALTOR will help buyers and sellers navigate the inspection results.
Inspection issues
An inspection of a Highlands NC home for sale will reveal issues. But, some issues are a bigger deal than others. Common issues might include missing switch plates, torn window screens, and missing deck screws. Issues that are more serious can be overloaded breaker boxes, faulty wiring, missing roof shingles or tiles, and tough-to-open windows and doors. More serious issues should lead to further investigation. For example, tough-to-open windows and doors could be a bigger problem, like the foundation.
Issues lead to negotiation
Issues, big and small, will lead to negotiation. Sometimes this means that sellers will make repairs and sometimes this means sellers will offer money at closing for repairs. However, this is not always how it works. Often a seller will say no and the issues are up to the buyer to accept. In this scenario, a buyer can take on the repairs or walk away from a contract. Additionally, a buyer and a seller may agree to divide the costs of repairs. Issues from home inspections do not mean that contracts have to fall apart but they will probably require negotiation.
Learn more about Highlands NC real estate
Contact our team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty today to learn more about buying and selling real estate in Highlands NC. We welcome the opportunity to update you on the market while answering all of your questions. Let our knowledge and experience serve as your guide to Highlands NC real estate.
Click here to read “The Most Common Problems Uncovered in Home Inspections” from REALTOR Magazine.