I’m currently representing a buyer who is buying a new Noe Valley home. New in the sense of ‘new’ construction. To look at this lovely residence, one might think, ‘its new and signed off by the City, why do I need to spend money on inspections?” It is exactly that reason that inspections are needed.
Property inspections come in waves. First, we call in a ‘general’ inspector. Which we did in this case. He went through the property and has identified areas that ‘need further’ inspection and/or are sub-par for the size of home. In this instance, the on-demand hot water heater is not enough for this size property – it needs two so the flow of hot water is constant and not interrupted with multiple faucets flowing.
Secondly, he’s identified a patio that doesn’t drain the way he would expect and has advised my buyer to get a drainage specialist out. It’s these issues, large and small, that you would probably expect in an older home but that do occur in new construction as well. So take the time and get it inspected. It’ll be the best $500 you ever spent and may save you many times over.
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Lance
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