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Looking at a unit and the seller just put in "expensive," new carpeting. Is this normal, or is the seller trying to cover possibly bad floors.. As I understood hardwood floors are the standard desired so it seems a red flag that they installed new carpeting just before selling.
I've looked at other units in the building, all nice hardwood floors. If I get this particular unit I would just rip out the carpet and pray that there's nothing crazy on the floors, like a hole.
Is it possible for inspection to check this before I close (doubt it, since it requires pulling open the carpet)??
If there are scuffs, scratches, etc I don't mind re-sanding as I think estimates are about $2500 on average for a 1BR (correct?), but I just don't want any major surprises, thanks.
Yes it is odd that brand new carpet has been placed over wood floors just to sell. I would certainly expect that the wood flooring underneath is potentially in need of significant work.
You are correct that an inspection would not include removing any part of the carpet to check the flooring underneath. You are also correct that the condition possibly won't be known until you move in and pull it up.
One thing I would highly recommend is to pull a CLUE and A+ insurance report for the home. This may show some reason why the carpeting was put there, i.e. possible damage from a water leak, etc. You can read about the CUE and A+ report here CLUE Insurance Databases. It can also help you find other claims cases for the home.
Thanks a lot. It looks like a CLUE report is only $20 per property. Can I assume an A+ report is the same as CLUE? Couldn't find much info on the former.
Also is the CLUE report limited to water damage and mold, meaning if I see huge, deep scratches on the floor that wouldn't necessarily be covered and shown on the report?
Misplaced, seller already moved to a different state so am dealing only with the realtor, who says floors are "fine."
Thanks a lot. It looks like a CLUE report is only $20 per property. Can I assume an A+ report is the same as CLUE? Couldn't find much info on the former.
Also is the CLUE report limited to water damage and mold, meaning if I see huge, deep scratches on the floor that wouldn't necessarily be covered and shown on the report?
Misplaced, seller already moved to a different state so am dealing only with the realtor, who says floors are "fine."
The CLUE and A+ reports will only list any insurance claims and potentially calls to an insurance agent for claims even if a claim was not filed. CLUE is the larger database and A+ is another version of it. They are maintained by different concerns and is why I also pointed out the A+ report.
Note that I did say even a call to an Agent if a claim is not filed. This is important and something all homeowners should note. As soon as you call your insurance agent to inquire about a claim, even if you don't file one, the chances are high they will log that in the CLUE database as well.
As for "the realtor, who says floors are "fine."" then ask the Realtor to put that in writing and sign it. Later if you find the floors are not "fine" you can then go back to that Realtor and have them pay for it to make them "fine". How much you want to bet that Realtor refuses to put it in writing?
As for "the realtor, who says floors are "fine."" then ask the Realtor to put that in writing and sign it. Later if you find the floors are not "fine" you can then go back to that Realtor and have them pay for it to make them "fine". How much you want to bet that Realtor refuses to put it in writing?
Bad advice, no one will sign such a thing since "Fine" is such a vague term. My fine may be better or worse than your fine. Your fine may be perfect and unreasonable.
Bad advice, no one will sign such a thing since "Fine" is such a vague term. My fine may be better or worse than your fine. Your fine may be perfect and unreasonable.
It is actually good advice and buyers should take note of it. If you are afraid to place your words in writing, and sign it, then possibly you should refrain from making comments about the condition of something in a home?
Bad advice, no one will sign such a thing since "Fine" is such a vague term. My fine may be better or worse than your fine. Your fine may be perfect and unreasonable.
Then its quite simple the agents shouldn't say that "its fine". But of course people will make guarantees much more quickly and without concern for intreperation when trying to sell something.
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