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Old 07-07-2009, 11:46 AM
 
Location: Nassau County, Long Island
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My sister is about to purchase a condo in Mineola and she doesn't think she needs an inspection or a lawyer. Is this typical for condo purchases?

Thanks

ps - the condo is right near the train station, hence the reason I think it should be inspected.
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Old 07-07-2009, 11:50 AM
 
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It is always a good idea to have it inspected regardless of where it's located. Would you a buy a car without driving it first? It's the same thing. You just want to make sure everything is ok with it.

A lawyer is needed for every home purchase...whether or not you get it inspected. They are there with you at the closing and make sure everything is done correctly.
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Old 07-07-2009, 11:57 AM
 
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A condo inspection is cheap and there is no reason to not have it done.
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Old 07-07-2009, 11:58 AM
 
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My sister is about to purchase a condo in Mineola and she doesn't think she needs an inspection or a lawyer. Is this typical for condo purchases?
who told her this? The seller?
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:00 PM
 
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She needs both. I also think the lawyer will have to check the finances of the building.
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:00 PM
 
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When we bought our condo we had it inspected.
We didn't need to have homeowners insurance to close, but we did get condo insurance.

Definitely get it inspected!
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:18 PM
 
Location: Nassau County, Long Island
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who told her this? The seller?
No, her stupid friend who owns a condo said she saved money by not getting it inspected or using a lawyer.
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:25 PM
 
Location: Nassau County, Long Island
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When we bought our condo we had it inspected.
We didn't need to have homeowners insurance to close, but we did get condo insurance.

Definitely get it inspected!
Thank you Jackie. I've read in other threads that your condo is on the market so I appreciate your input.

Do you know of any considerations (other than noise) for a condo being next to the LIRR?

Thank you!!
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:29 PM
 
Location: The Milky Way Galaxy
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Inspections aren't like they are so much money that you shouldn't do it. Its like a no brainer in my opinion that could potentially save you tens of thousands of dollars later on. The car analogy was was good by jdawg here...you wouldn't just look at the car and not drive it. Try to convince your friend otherwise...she may really thank you for it.
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Old 07-07-2009, 04:10 PM
 
Location: under the beautiful Carolina blue
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Aren't those coops over there? Birchwood? Maybe that's why the friend said no to inspection, you technically own a share in the building and not the actual apartment.
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