Make sure the most expensive stuff works. The two most expensive rooms in a home to renovate are kitchens and bathrooms. If you’re stretching to be able to afford a home and still eat, make sure these two rooms don’t need renovating anytime soon.
The first step to accomplishing this is to hire a qualified home inspector to conduct an inspection. The Renton and Newcastle real estate markets have recently normalized allowing buyers to submit offers that are contingent on a satisfactory home inspection. I always encourage my buyers to find their own home inspector to avoid any possibility of a conflict of interest. To find an accredited home inspector, check out:
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors - http://www.nachi.org/
American Society of Home Inspectors - http://www.ashi.org/
The second step is to ensure you or the seller purchase a home warranty. This benefits sellers and buyers alike. The home warranty protects buyers from the hassles of unexpected, covered repairs limiting stress which makes an offer to purchase less likely to fall apart after an inspection. Two reputable home warranty companies offering service in Renton and Newcastle Washington are:
American Home Shield - www.ahswarranty.com
First American home Buyers Protection Corporation - www.firstam.com/warranty
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.
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