When you purchase a home in South Carolina, you might have specific needs, goals or preferences in mind. Various issues come into play, including location, amenities, and, of course, finances. If you plan on buying a house in 2024, there are several key questions you’ll want answers to before making an offer.
By working with an experienced real estate agent, you gain much needed support to help you get the best return on your investment (ROI). Of course, the seller is undoubtedly also working with an agent, whose job it is to make as much profit as possible. When a transaction goes well, sellers and buyers meet in the middle, each satisfied with the deal. Read on, to learn what types of questions to ask to help you determine which house best fits your needs.
These 5 questions are helpful when you’re buying a house
While you might have additional questions to add to the list, a thorough home search should always include the inquiries that follow:
- How old is the roof?
- Is the house in need of any major renovations or have any been done?
- Are there any appliances or items that do not convey with the sale?
- Is the area prone to natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes) or flooding?
- How long has the house been on the market, and has the price changed?
The answers to some of these questions might be “deal breakers” for you. For example, if the house is more than 30 years old and has not had a roof replacement, think twice before making an offer. High quality roofing can last more than 30 years; however, if you’re purchasing an old home with its original roof, you can expect to invest in a new one before long. If you have your heart set on the home, you can ask the seller to replace the roof or lower the price of the house. This enables you to set money aside for a new roof.
Never assume that items convey
Just because you see something (custom-made draperies, for instance) in a home that you’re touring, doesn’t mean the item conveys with the sale. Most major appliances commonly convey; however, it’s always best to ask, just in case the seller plans on taking something on moving day, such as a refrigerator or washer and dryer.
In the past, people have even dug up trees or bushes to take with them when they move. Therefore, it’s not silly to ask whether there is anything that is not going to convey when you’re buying a house. You’ll especially want to confirm things like custom light fixtures, large screen televisions that are affixed to a wall and above-ground swimming pools. Since you are not expected to correspond directly with a seller (and, in many cases, it’s a bad idea anyway), simply compile a list of questions for your agent, who can obtain the answers on your behalf.