{"id":2293,"date":"2016-06-11T11:11:51","date_gmt":"2016-06-11T18:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=2293"},"modified":"2016-06-11T10:14:24","modified_gmt":"2016-06-11T17:14:24","slug":"red-flags-every-buyer-should-look-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/06\/red-flags-every-buyer-should-look-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Flags Every Buyer Should Look Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s important for buyers to be flexible and open-minded during a home search, but there are several signs that could indicate that a property might be more trouble than it\u2019s worth. Here are five red flags that every buyer should look out for.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a buyer in the market for a new home, one unfortunate possibility is that you\u2019ll find a house that you like, get attached to it, and then something will happen that causes the deal to fall apart. Sometimes contracts get terminated because of unforeseen circumstances, but sometimes there are signs along the way that the home might not be worth the time and effort you\u2019re willing to put into it.<\/p>\n

Here are five red flags that every buyer should look out for during their home search.<\/p>\n

1. Homes that are extremely overpriced.<\/strong> If you\u2019ve looked at the average market value for the property you\u2019re interested in and the home is way more expensive than other homes in the area for no apparent reason, it probably means that you\u2019re going to encounter a seller who strongly feels that their home is worth more than it actually is. While that\u2019s not necessarily a huge problem, it most likely means that you can expect to negotiate for a while and that offering the much lower market value price might result in them declining your offer and refusing to negotiate at all.<\/p>\n

2. Sellers that aren\u2019t accommodating.<\/strong> Refusing last minute showings or canceling showings due to actual emergencies is one thing, but if you\u2019ve tried to see the home and the seller continues to cancel or refuses access, that is a red flag. Unless this home is your dream home and seems perfect on paper, consider moving on. Being difficult before you\u2019ve even entered a contract can sometimes mean that the seller is going to be difficult throughout the entire home buying process.<\/p>\n

3. Poor communication from the listing agent.<\/strong> This red flag goes hand in hand with the lack of accommodation. If you\u2019ve tried multiple times to get in touch with the seller\u2019s real estate agent with no success, you can probably assume that things aren\u2019t going to change after you enter a contract. This is a big deal because there are a lot of important deadlines that both sides need to meet, and if you can\u2019t get in touch with the other agent, your contract might be terminated.<\/p>\n

4. Signs of poor maintenance.<\/strong> If the home that you\u2019re interested in is a fixer-upper, then you should expect to put in some work. If not, this is a major red flag. Poor overall maintenance can be a sign that the homeowner let major things go unattended to as well. Pay attention to details, and if you notice a few too many things that need to be repaired, think about looking at another home. If you decide to move forward and make an offer, be sure to have a home inspection completed on the property to reveal any larger problems that could be lurking beneath the surface.<\/p>\n

5. Inaccurate listings.<\/strong> If the listing includes features that aren\u2019t at the home or incorrect information about the property itself (square footage, number of rooms, etc.), that should be an immediate red flag. That could mean that the seller is intentionally being misleading, which should make you wonder what else they\u2019re being untruthful about. It could also mean that the listing agent didn\u2019t bother to actually look at the home that they\u2019re selling and, depending on the incorrect information, it could lead to a lawsuit. Either way, they probably aren\u2019t people that you want to be involved with during one of the biggest financial investments of your life.<\/p>\n

A good rule of thumb is to trust your gut. If trying to see the home, make an offer, and close on time seems more difficult than it needs to be, or if things don\u2019t feel right at any point during the home buying process, speak to your real estate agent about it. Chances are that they feel the same way and can offer you some alternatives.<\/p>\n

Red Flags Every Buyer Should Look Out For<\/a> by Tamara Oakley | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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