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- The price is a little too good to be true
- The sellers haven’t lived there long
- Your Realtor is also the listing agent for the home
- The listing doesn’t include many photos
- The location of the home is on a busy road or near a highway
- The home was renovated and/or added onto at different stages
- There are a lot of other homes for sale on the same street
- The house is clearly a flip
- The home is suddenly back on the market after being under contract
- The home has a strange smell
- Never waive a home inspection
- Moving soon?
10 Real Estate Red Flags to Look for When House Hunting
Searching for a new home? Don’t believe everything you see or hear when looking at real estate. For many, purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments (if not the biggest investment) they’ll ever make. For this reason, buyers need to be extremely vigilant throughout the house hunting and home buying process. Though it’s all too easy to get swept up in a home’s bells and whistles, buyers must remember to look out for important real estate red flags – no matter how incredible the house seems. After all, if a seller is a little too eager to sell their house, you have to ask yourself, “why?”. Here are 10 other real estate red flags to watch out for when house hunting.
The price is a little too good to be true
The sellers haven’t lived there long
Your Realtor is also the listing agent for the home
The listing doesn’t include many photos
The location of the home is on a busy road or near a highway
The home was renovated and/or added onto at different stages
There are a lot of other homes for sale on the same street
The house is clearly a flip
The home is suddenly back on the market after being under contract
The home has a strange smell
Never waive a home inspection
Regardless of whether or not you spot these red flags, it’s important to never ever waive a home inspection. These in-person inspections are conducted by certified home inspection professionals and provide a written report to buyers concerning the condition of the home they plan to buy. This way, buyers are aware of any and all issues prior to purchasing the home. If the inspection report does find issues with the home, then buyers can decide if these issues need to be addressed before purchasing the house. Of course, sellers don’t always agree to pay for repairs. For more information on the importance of a home inspection, check here.
Moving soon?
Closed on a home and ready to move? Congrats! Now it’s time to find the best movers for the job. For help finding the best moving company to handle your relocation, check Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. For customizable moving checklists, personal tasks list, email reminders and coupons to help you stay organized during a move, we recommend also checking out our move planner tool. Best of luck and happy moving!