subject: Bemidji Homes For Sale - The Best Bemidji Homes And Realestate [print this page] With Bemidji home prices plummeting and a tax credit up for grabs, you may be in the market to buy a home.
But before you sign the dotted line, be sure to do your homework. If not, you could get ripped off.
Patrick Kenith got duped when he bought his home.
"We did a walk through and we checked to make sure all the water worked and everything, but we didn't check to make sure that the water was hot. And then after we moved in, we discovered the hot water heater was kaput. Didn't work, said Kenith.
It ended up costing Kenith $850 to replace the water heater he had assumed was working.
This is just one case of a buy gone bad. The truth is, its ultimately up to you to check everything before moving in or buying a Bemidji home.
"You can't check too much. Don't get in a rush. Don't get in such a rush, even though you're anticipating having your first new home and all that sort of thing, take your time, check everything, said Kenith.
When taking a tour of a potential Bemidji home, walk through the entire structure and investigate everything you can.
Start in the kitchen. Check for leaks under the dishwasher, sink, and stove.
Then inspect the air filter. Look for a buildup of dirt and dust.
In the attic, watch out for mice droppings, and also check the roof decking for possible wear and tear.
And while all that personal prodding can certainly help, you should still hire a professional inspector in the Bemidji area.
Its crucial. It is one of the most important things in my opinion for a Bemidji Home buyer. A lot of times, the Bemidji home that a buyers purchasing is their largest investment. You dont want to go into that investment with no homework done and so having an inspector go through thats qualified is crucial to protect your investment.
Bottom line... do your own research; hire a professional Bemidji home inspector; and never assume the house youre buying is completely functional as is. By being smart before you buy, youll end up saving yourself time and money in the long run.
