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they’ll need any repairs any time soon.
36.) Can you provide paperwork including warranties, for
mechanical systems, appliances, and other large items?
This one’s simple: you must ask for any and all warranties for
any and all mechanical systems, appliances, and other large
items before closing the deal. You must also write an offer
to include the seller paying for 1-year home warranty on the
house. This will cover anything that breaks during the first year
and then the buyer can renew it at their own expense.
37.) Is the home in a flood plain?
If you’re familiar with the area, this is an answer you might
already know before even asking. If the home is in a flood
plain the chances are good that you’ll have to deal with the
unpleasantness of a flood, and the damage they can bring, at
least once while living in the home. Not only do you need to
be prepared for that, but you also need to know if a home is in
a flood plain for insurance reasons, too.
You can tell if the potential property is in a flood plain by
checking out the different maps provided by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or just by asking the
seller (of course, you’ll always want to double-check). You can
also speak with the county and your real estate agent as well.
If the home is in a flood plain, you’ll need to buy additional
flood insurance, which can greatly add to the cost of the home.
Different flood plains have different ratings and certain ratings
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