Amethyst
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Our house turns 25 this year. We are thinking about selling it next spring. The house is fairly large (3,400 square feet for the top 2 floors; about 1,000 square feet finished in the basement). Over time, we've spent plenty on maintenance, upkeep, and repair, and we are always finding something else. Sometimes, a visitor spots an issue we didn't notice.
I am wondering if it would make sense to hire a home inspector to identify any issues with the house now, so we can deal with them at a reasonable pace instead of rushing, stressing, overpaying contractors. Without getting estimates, I don't know how much an inspection would set us back - certainly north of $1,500.00.
My two concerns are a) is it cost-effective and b) given the legal aspects of "failure to disclose defects," are there things it's better for an owner not to know in advance of a buyer's inspection?
Thanks for your thoughts.
I am wondering if it would make sense to hire a home inspector to identify any issues with the house now, so we can deal with them at a reasonable pace instead of rushing, stressing, overpaying contractors. Without getting estimates, I don't know how much an inspection would set us back - certainly north of $1,500.00.
My two concerns are a) is it cost-effective and b) given the legal aspects of "failure to disclose defects," are there things it's better for an owner not to know in advance of a buyer's inspection?
Thanks for your thoughts.