Hick called me Monday afternoon to say that he had a call from Realtor.
"The buyers want to inspect the house on Thursday. Realtor said it's best if I'm not there."
"Why are they inspecting the house? I thought there were no conditions in their offer."
"Yeah, that's what I thought. But I guess Realtor didn't say no inspections. I don't mind. The city inspector already approved both houses for occupancy. It's not a big deal."
"I can't blame them for wanting an inspection, before spending all that money. What could they be looking for? I hope this isn't an excuse to back out of their offer!"
"I don't know what they're looking for. Everything is up to code. They won't be pulling off the electric panel. They can open it up and look. They won't go up in the attic. We blew insulation up there."
"Maybe looking for termites? I don't know what else. They obviously toured both houses before making the offer. I guess you should make sure everything's clean. Like the toilets."
"They'll probably make sure the air conditioning works. And run the water."
"Mow the lawns!"
"Yeah. I just did that, but I'll make sure the area inside the fence is mowed, too. Realtor said I shouldn't be there so they don't ask me questions. That if they have questions, they'll have to do it through their realtor, to her, and she'll check with me."
I can understand that. If they're looking for a way out, they could misrepresent something Hick might tell them in good faith. We'll see what comes of this inspection. Hick did not stop our lawyer from seeking a way to divide the property. He only slowed down the process until the closing.
Interesting. No conditions but they want an inspection. Maybe just so they know how much to set aside if repairs are needed? But the house is move in ready so?
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew who was inspecting it. The city inspector has approved both houses for occupancy. So maybe they are just checking for termites, or to see if everything works, since the property has been on the market for 8 months. Maybe they need an inspection to get insurance. We had to get one for Bargain House, just for renovation insurance, and Hick had to change the electrical entrance, even though people had been living in that house (supposedly with insurance).
DeleteHI Val, I do remember years ago when I bought my house that the realtor had me do a final walk thru the house before closing. I wasn't really looking for anything specific. I think we just checked that the appliances that I said I wanted were still there and that the house was cleared. I don't think anything unexpected will come up during the buyer's visit.
ReplyDeleteMaybe they are looking at the contents. We don't have a written contract stating which items will remain, like we've had detailed on other properties like the QuickFlip house. The appliances are specified on the listing, but Hick has furniture in some rooms, and says it all will stay if they want it. Maybe they don't.
DeleteIt will be interesting to see if they want to try and establish some conditions at this late date!
I think Hick would struggle to stay quiet. Yeah, better to send him off.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Hick LOVES to talk about his projects!
DeleteI think it is just a walk through. Maybe they want to take some measurements for furniture? I hope that is all.
ReplyDeleteNow Hick has said something about it being the assessor, rather than an inspector. I wish he would get his stories straight. This is confusing.
DeleteT assess the value of the place, or a tax assessment ...
DeleteThat seems unusual for a prospective buyer. They can look up the previous year's tax assessment. We have not heard anything from Realtor, so I assume there were no questions or issues.
DeleteI'll keep my fingers crossed but only in my mind since I need them for typing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's the thought that counts!
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