Home Disclosures, Inspections, and Appraisals

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Is the house you're hoping to buy in good physical condition, or does it have hidden defects? What does the seller know about it, and what is he or she, and the listing broker, obligated to tell you? And what does a professional appraiser say about the home's value? Find out the importance of monitoring these aspects of your home purchase process.

Inspecting a House's Physical Condition

Getting a Home Inspection
When and why to have a property professionally inspected before buying.
Mold: Is It Hiding in the Home You're Buying?
Learn how to detect mold, and when it's a problem.
Buying a Haunted House: How Will You Know Beforehand?
Don't want to share your room with Casper? Here's what to watch for.
How to Remove an Inspection Contingency
How to negotiate repairs that a house inspection turns up.
Inspection Contingencies and New Houses
How to deal with problems that turn up at the final inspection of your newly-constructed home.

Having a House's Value Appraised

Low Home Appraisal: What to Do
Your loan is likely contingent on the house appraising at a minimum value. What if it doesn't?

Interpreting Seller's Disclosures

How to Review Seller Real Estate Disclosures
The seller’s disclosure report is one of the most important documents in the homebuying process.
State-by-State Guide to Interpreting Seller Disclosure Statements
Find out how to get the most information out of the standard disclosure form filled out by your home seller.