M/I Homes and is an Inspection on a New Home? (Charlotte: new house, construction)

[bob_chong]

My brother-in-law & family are moving to Charlotte and have bought an M/I home. Anything they need to look out for during the walk-through (i.e., typical M/I problems)?

Also, their agent told them that they don't need an inspection since it's new construction and they are paying cash. While this is technically true, should they get one? If so, why? What are the major problems in new construction to be leery of?

Thanks!

BC

P.S. Sorry for the bad subject line, missing the word "necessary."

[janhetman]

Originally Posted by bob_chong

My brother-in-law & family are moving to Charlotte and have bought an M/I home. Anything they need to look out for during the walk-through (i.e., typical M/I problems)?

Also, their agent told them that they don't need an inspection since it's new construction and they are paying cash. While this is technically true, should they get one? If so, why? What are the major problems in new construction to be leery of?

Thanks!

BC

P.S. Sorry for the bad subject line, missing the word "necessary."

I am also looking at an MI home in Waxhaw. I would definetly spend $500 for an inspector. Although from what I hear MI is a good builder but you never know. Small issues now can turn into project later, and if the house is still being build it can easly be fixed. The realestate agent I work with Chuck Traywick can recommend some. His info is 704-210-8995 or visit http://www.traywickrealty.com/home.asp (broken link) .

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by bob_chong

My brother-in-law & family are moving to Charlotte and have bought an M/I home. Anything they need to look out for during the walk-through (i.e., typical M/I problems)?

Also, their agent told them that they don't need an inspection since it's new construction and they are paying cash. While this is technically true, should they get one? If so, why? What are the major problems in new construction to be leery of?

Thanks!

BC

P.S. Sorry for the bad subject line, missing the word "necessary."

MI is a well-regarded builder here. I had one of their homes myself and loved it. After about two years I got the power company to come out and do an "energy audit" to see if I was losing heat or air anywhere so that I could make my house the most energy efficient possible. The guy praised the solid, tight construction of my home and said we were not losing heat/air anywhere. He was genuinely surprised that it was built so well

But even with that being said, it never hurts to be cautious. Spend the $500for the inspection just to be sure.

[janhetman]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

MI is a well-regarded builder here. I had one of their homes myself and loved it. After about two years I got the power company to come out and do an "energy audit" to see if I was losing heat or air anywhere so that I could make my house the most energy efficient possible. The guy praised the solid, tight construction of my home and said we were not losing heat/air anywhere. He was genuinely surprised that it was built so well

But even with that being said, it never hurts to be cautious. Spend the $500for the inspection just to be sure.

If you don't mind me asking, which development did you end up in? Was it Cureton? If so how do you like it?

[shaylahc]

Yes definitely have your home inspected. We are having a new house built and have had an inspector come out several times. They found a major structural problem the last time they came out that requires the assessment of a structural engineer. I have no doubt the company would have likely "covered it up" had my inspector not found it.

Even new houses have problems. Definitely pay for the inspection!!!!

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by janhetman

If you don't mind me asking, which development did you end up in? Was it Cureton? If so how do you like it?

No, sorry this was several years back, before Cureton. I was in Mint Hill.

[Charlotte ePro]

YES YOU NEED AN INSPECTION! You should have that M/I rep pay for your inspection out of his/her commision for telling you something so STUPID! Every new construction contract I have been apart of, there has always been an inspection, and the majority of the time... something need attention, and there were a minority that had "serious" issues. Don't risk it!

500$ for an inspection however is pricey in my opinion... thorough, liscensed, and bonded inspectors should range between $200-$350 for the average home.

[dluther]

I would highly recommend an inspection. People will tell you that the county inspectors will pick up anything that is not done right (plumbing, electricity, etc.). DON'T rely on that! They're so overloaded in these hot areas. My client bought a new construction, and I highly recommended a pre-drywall inspection. The husband wanted to do it, but the wife said she'd rather have that new piece of furniture! Needless to say, they didn't have the inspection, and now they have discovered plumbing issues 3 months after closing, behind the walls where mold has grown. The builder is taking care of it, of course, but the mistake was blatant...something about the pipes being connected incorrectly. Have the inspection!