a potentially dangerous situation. would you get involved?

[Am_I_There_Yet]

I know when we bought out first home, our real estate agent never once suggested an inspection. And since we were buying new construction, some said we would be fine without it. DH & I insisted on one & are glad we did. There were a lot of problems, that needed to be fixed by the builder...Nothing as serious as your situation though.

My broker would turn my license in to TREC if I failed to do that. Man, oh man... talk about leaving your buyer unprotected.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Papa, go here and ask your questions: http://agentsonline.net/

I'm not sure how the link is going to paste, but if it goes to the main message board, scroll down and you'll see one for inspectors. You may have to adjust the posts and how far back they appear.

Inspectors are unlike real estate agents in the majority of the USA. Where we're all licensed, most states don't have license requirements for inspectors, and it takes no more than a name and a DBA to get going.

Anyway, it doesn't really matter what your state requires. Inspectors are generalists and aren't licensed in any one field. You know the old saying, "Jack of all trades, master of none"?

My DH is pulling a double tour at the fire department, but I'd be happy to bend his ear Wednesday when he gets home (from an inspection, no less) if you'd like.

I "would" like!

The guy I used was a member of ASHI. He only spent a fraction of the time inspecting the property that he said he would. He left early, he was so sure
. Let me see if I can dig up a thread I posted here, about what he said.


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1139586


Eh, nothing all that exciting. The home was gonna be for my mom for now, and an investment for long term.

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

I "would" like!

The guy I used was a member of ASHI. He only spent a fraction of the time inspecting the property that he said he would. He left early, he was so sure. Let me see if I can dig up a thread I posted here, about what he said.

If he's a member of ASHI, then your state may require licenses. Not that this makes him bulletproof, but it's better than nothing.

Really your question falls more along the lines of what a real estate agent, or a real estate attorney would be asked. It's a tough one.

Ultimately, it's the seller and their agent's responsibility to disclose any defects with the property. You saying anything could expose you to legal trouble, no matter how good your intentions are.

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

I "would" like!

The guy I used was a member of ASHI. He only spent a fraction of the time inspecting the property that he said he would. He left early, he was so sure
. Let me see if I can dig up a thread I posted here, about what he said.


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1139586


Eh, nothing all that exciting. The home was gonna be for my mom for now, and an investment for long term.

I meant to add that I will show my husband your OP, but it'll be awhile before he's able to respond.

Other than to comment on what your inspector told you, I'm not sure he'll be able to put your mind at ease as far as saying anything to a potential buyer though.

You're really looking at two different issues.

 

[lucyanna girl]

I would tell the young family the simple truth. "I was considering buying this house myself until the inspector looked at it."
My son and daughter-in-law lost their home and most of their belongings to Hurricane Rita. They are closing on a house this week. They are also expecting their first baby in December. Every bit of money they can scrape up in going toward a down-payment. If they were to find out something major was wrong after the closing I'm not sure what they would do.
What would you want someone else to do if the potential buyer were one of your daughters?

Penny