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Buying a house - Advice thread
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:13 pm
I'm in the market for a house and I would like to call upon the knowledge of this board for pitfalls that you have experienced and any advice you may have.
It's in Lafayette, FWIW.
It's in Lafayette, FWIW.
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:14 pm to TheHiddenFlask
Count me in. Looking to buy in Atlanta in the next 6-8 months.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:27 pm to TheHiddenFlask
Good inspectors are worth the price
Posted on 12/9/13 at 6:52 pm to TheHiddenFlask
quote:
Lafayette
you better research where you are moving. its easy to get stuck in a shitstorm of traffic.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 7:06 pm to TheHiddenFlask
Don't pay more price per sq ft than those sold comps
Posted on 12/9/13 at 7:33 pm to Chad504boy
Hire the most hated deal killing inspector (read that as good for the buyer).
The guy I have used in Baton Rouge is great. I just sold a house and the inspector that came for the buyer was a joke compared to the one I used.
The guy I have used in Baton Rouge is great. I just sold a house and the inspector that came for the buyer was a joke compared to the one I used.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 7:45 pm to TheHiddenFlask
Call a competing real estate agent and ask for the toughest, meanest inspector in South Louisiana.
Its going to cost you $400 or so, but it will get you $2000-$3000 in concessions or fixes easy.
Its going to cost you $400 or so, but it will get you $2000-$3000 in concessions or fixes easy.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:04 pm to anc
just recently closed on my first house,
1) get a real estate agent, he will set shite up and make it all easier; can also give you some valuable info on the area
2) dont rush things, look everywhere
3) go by the comps in the area, agent should be able to get you all comps and history on pricing
4) once you find something and get an offer, headed to contract closing; always get an inspection...doesnt have to be inside and out but just a basic 400 dollar or so inspection to make sure things work and what repairs may be needed; then get those repairs done before closing
1) get a real estate agent, he will set shite up and make it all easier; can also give you some valuable info on the area
2) dont rush things, look everywhere
3) go by the comps in the area, agent should be able to get you all comps and history on pricing
4) once you find something and get an offer, headed to contract closing; always get an inspection...doesnt have to be inside and out but just a basic 400 dollar or so inspection to make sure things work and what repairs may be needed; then get those repairs done before closing
Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:10 pm to HailToTheChiz
Starting to look in New Orleans currently - so if anyone has names to drop, that'd be great - but appreciating general feedback too.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 10:08 pm to TheHiddenFlask
Definitely get a good inspection. My inspector missed alot of shite and its costing me thousands
Posted on 12/9/13 at 10:18 pm to TheHiddenFlask
I'm a realtor in Lafayette and will hook you up with a great inspector and educate you on the process. Email me at soldbystephen at yahoo .com
Posted on 12/9/13 at 10:21 pm to TheHiddenFlask
Get something with a pool. Economically it's probably a terrible idea, but we can have some wild parties when I'm in town.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 10:38 pm to wasteland
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Definitely get a good inspection. My inspector missed alot of shite and its costing me thousands
Absolutely.
Look for cracks in the walls, inside and out. Look at the foundation carefully for cracks, also check around the foundation on the outside. Look in the attic, look at roof truss' are they cracked or starting to separate at the joints. Look for stains on the ceiling. Look at the roof...
Why not get a second opinion as well.
Lots of things to look for on just the physical side. Do some research on the Internet on other things to look for. These are just a few suggestions.
When in doubt, your probably right.
Good luck
Posted on 12/10/13 at 12:24 am to Reubaltaich
The advice about an inspector is sound.
Find a real estate agent that you are comfortable working with. There is a wide gulf between good ones and ones you should avoid.
Get pre approved. Not just by a loan officer but by a an underwriter. This will make a seller much more confident in taking your offer, and it will sped the process up by a couple of weeks once you do sign a purchase agreement.
Find a real estate agent that you are comfortable working with. There is a wide gulf between good ones and ones you should avoid.
Get pre approved. Not just by a loan officer but by a an underwriter. This will make a seller much more confident in taking your offer, and it will sped the process up by a couple of weeks once you do sign a purchase agreement.
Posted on 12/10/13 at 12:57 am to novabill
Thanks everyone. I'm definitely going to get an inspector, but now I'll make sure to get a bulldog.
Posted on 12/10/13 at 6:13 am to diat150
quote:
you better research where you are moving. its easy to get stuck in a shitstorm of traffic
Pretty safe as long as he stays in Lafayette, I wouldn't want to have to drive out to youngsville or Broussard every day though
My advice is to stick with older established neighborhoods, you will see much better return when you sell
This post was edited on 12/10/13 at 6:17 am
Posted on 12/10/13 at 8:54 am to TheHiddenFlask
TheHiddenFlask, I just replied to your email, thanks!
Posted on 12/10/13 at 10:12 am to yellowfin
I am familiar with the area. My search is absolutely cut off at ambassador and I does not go far past Verot.
ETA: or past downtown. #thuglife
ETA: or past downtown. #thuglife
This post was edited on 12/10/13 at 10:13 am
Posted on 12/10/13 at 11:57 am to TheHiddenFlask
There's a house for sale on my street that a contractor just bought and redid. Looks nice
Posted on 12/11/13 at 7:03 am to yellowfin
Bump.
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