They couldn’t stand the pressure and were willing to forfeit their $1,000 deposit. So how do you avoid these situations? Rely on your agent, who is a professional and has an obligation to help you make the best deal possible. If a relative brings up a valid problem with the house, discuss it with your agent.
Trust your research. You’ve undoubtedly looked at a dozen or so homes in your price range and have a good idea of values and neighborhoods. You know when you’ve made a good offer if you’ve followed the advice given in the last few chapters. When you’ve found a home you want to make an offer on, the last thing you want to do is involve Uncle Louie or your Cousin Joe, who happens to be a contractor.
No matter how good they are, builders, remodelers, and contractors are not professional home inspectors. They may be skilled in their particular trade, but they’re not trained to look for and find the problems a home inspector is. Involve family, relatives, and friends with a barbecue at your new house after you’ve moved in. They can see your new home with you in it already.
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