Even though you’ve looked at the home from top to bottom, you’ve made sure all the light work, flushed all the toilets, and turned on all the faucets. But one thing you haven’t done in your dream home is live in it. Although the seller of the home has lived there for many years, and knows everything that is wrong with the home, they might not disclose it all, although it is required by law for a seller to disclose all relevant information. In some states this is true, in some other areas this might not be the case. Because you don’t want to be surprised with a major repair bill after a few months of moving in, you want to make it clear to the seller that you want all relevant information disclosed on the contract. It is important to ask the sellers if the are aware of foundation problems, sewer problems, whether the property is included in a flood zone, noise zone, near a landfill, or any other type of dangerous area for your family. This is truly a buyers beware notice, you don’t want any surprises down the road, and I’m sure you want to have complete piece of mind for your newly purchased home.

Condition of the property:

You probably haven’t thought about what you want your house to look like when the seller moves out, but it’s important to consider that it might be left in a complete disaster if you don’t specify how you want it in the contract. Make sure you outline specific requirements for the buyer to comply with. You also want to outline how the appliances included in the sale should be working, that the sewer is working properly, that all the electrical and plumbing is up to standards, that no broken or cracked windows are in the house, and that the house is clean. This includes any trash that the previous owner might have left behind. You also want to mention the condition of the landscaping...