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There are many possible errors that you are buying residential properties in Florida and I am here to be aware of three that I think are important to.

First One is skipping the Home Inspection (s). It is your choice if you like it or not, but I always recommend an inspection and a termite inspection.

If your purchase is a sale in the state (in which the seller had no repairs to items that arise during an inspection), it is very important that you know whether some current problems of ownership and the possible future problems that may occur. This is especially true with properties in foreclosure.

This is especially important when buying property in Florida.

1) here and termites, if you buy a wood frame house, he may be able to create hidden damage that has significant problems in the future. Even with concrete block houses, the exterior is stucco and gets too close to the ground, the termites will eat something and a nice way to get up to under your roof.

2) Your air conditioning has to work hard and continue to function correctly because you will probably need in the summer months. It is important to both the age of the system and if it works, should know how> it.

3) The biggest expense is usually the roof and the intense Florida sun and heavy rain in summer, the shortened life span of the roof. You need to know how old the roof and is about how long might it take and leakage current or recently.

I had a customer who found on inspection that the roof of the house they buy, much faster than it should be increased and should have been replaced, even if it should last another 3-5 years. We were able to negotiate with the seller on the subject, had the price dropped another 00 because of this. “

of why it is important that a client had a contract on a foreclosure property over a year and a half. It was a spacious house built about 16 years and had everything they wanted, and at a better price than expected. We could also say that it will work, they would have to do with him, but he still seemed like a good deal. However, the inspection was home to us that it probably was a mistake.

It would need the roof replaced, air conditioning ducts and hot water in addition to what we already knew (equipment, repair screening areas of wood flooring, the pool). It was bad enough, but then said the inspector that there is a discrepancy between the were cornice and the ceilings in some of the walls at the back of the house. We’ll see, could it already caulk the gap with an earlier separation, and now even the caulking was laying. opinion of the inspector was that there is a problem of soil compaction, perhaps far from a precipice, and that was something that deteriorates over time (from further where the binding of the new seal). Fortunately, my clients written contract, while they cancel in the situation and get back his deposit because the extent of necessary repairs. was

If they would have tried a couple of hundred dollars to save because no home inspection, it could ultimately cost him tens of thousands of dollars.

<> erreur expensive / strong> only inaccurate or incomplete information about what your future financial obligations for taxes and> / or association fees are monthly.

with two rooms and apartments you have annual property tax.> The amount of tax you can pay much higher is the actual one of the owners, because paying the Florida Homestead exemption if you determine what your taxes are likely to need.

A good example is one of my parents, who bought a new house built in 2005. I warned at that time that increase their taxes and prepare for next year, adding additional funds set aside because the amount would be received from his bank every month for the payment of taxes in its loan-to bottom. Unfortunately, he did not pay attention, then at the end of the 2006, after the bill came the tax year, he noted that their monthly payment has increased by credit about 0 and was angry and not understand why. I looked up and saw his statement that the increase was purely due to the tax set-aside and went directly back to him.

for condominiums and town houses (and in some cases, houses), you owe a monthly maintenance, or a combination of taxes. If the association is financially stable and retains a good level, they should costs remain relatively stable. However, if the dressing is not in a stable financial situation, or if they do not set aside sufficient reserves you find yourself in a position where they can be valued in thousands of dollars at some point in the future set for roof repairs, replacement windows, etc. occurs (usually with condo complexes).

To avoid this, you should allow to obtain a copy of the recent association of financial statements and review of the period. You should also know what percentage the association of owners behind on their fees. Condo communities that arose in Florida during the boom, or were “Condo Conversions” in the boom years will see many attacks, because the number of sales to investors and because of declining values. If too many people not pay their fees in higher premiums for homeowners, leading to pay to cover the annual expenditure. This is something seen more in areas such as Miami, but it’s also something I’ve seen in a few complexes in this area.

complex local buyers make the mistake that she has to study the association of adequate reserves have tens of thousands of dollars have been estimated on the roof, windows, fences and carports have been replaced years ago. This is in addition to the decline in property values since 2006 is a very landed costly for the owners.

> is trying a property to buy without a good buyer (agency) you represent. It is easy to spoil a deal unless the buyer or seller is upset about something, and there is no “cushion” to presupposes on the way to another party mood. Some states like New York that the buyer and the seller has an attorney who represents the majority of the procedures for a buyer choose a property that they do not want to bid on. Florida, but you can be represented by an attorney if you choose. So, when buying property in Florida, you can go with anyone you represent, but if you do not know all the advantages and disadvantages of the process can lead you to risk of committing errors, unnecessary costs, lose your deposit to lose the property you wish to purchase, and other problems that could easily avoid. “

An example is sold a customer of mine who are interested in purchasing a condominium, which is about 0000 to 2005 and was a short sale in 9900 listed as a community of Nice was an incredible view of the water and beautiful upgrades. It was not by the seller or his representative, that the municipality had legal problems with the developer and it was likely that all owners would be assessed at least 00 in the near future be announced. Fortunately, I knew about it from another agent, has sold the property in this complex, and informed my prospective buyer. Since that time, the situation has deteriorated and condo values have collapsed.

Even if you do not have a buyer agent authority and the agency does not know what to do or who makes mistakes and you can count on it, you can not otherwise find problems you have. It can be stressful buying a property and you do not need to deal with stress problems, you should not treat and do not necessarily know how to treat properly. A buyer agent in charge can help to minimize stress and help you with things that appear to help them through stressful for you. While in most cases, you do not pay commission to the Buyer Representation (Normally, the Commission is charged by the vendor), you should use the advantage of this type to support.

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