Questions To Ask Before You Move In

Finally getting the keys to your new home is exciting, though sometimes exasperating.  Even though you love your new home, you don't know it too well yet which means sooner or later, you might end up poking around the circuit breaker cluelessly, or being awaken far too early on your day off because that's when the neighbor practices the violin.You'd be surprised how many of these surprises can be circumvented by just asking some key questions to the person who sold the home before you move in.  You'll always be getting information from the disclosure agreement and home inspector, but who better to ask then the person who has been living in that home before you!  Keep in mind that some sellers may feel the need to be cautious with their words, if they believe it may jeopardize the sale in any way.  Keep reading for some key questions to ask before you move in, and click this link to read the full article. 

1. Are there any special quirks about the house?

A thorough inspector will point out any oddities that are unsafe or devalue the house, but only someone who’s lived there will have a handle on all the unique characteristics worth mentioning—light switches in unexpected places, doors and windows that stick up or down, poltergeists, you name it.  This question is most effectively asked during the final walk-through."A buyer might ask, ‘I’m wondering if you can tell me anything I might need to anticipate moving forward?’” says Bill Golden, a Realtor® with Re/Max Metro Atlanta Cityside in Atlanta, who's spent more than 30 years nurturing buyer-seller relationships. Be subtle but persistent.