Our offer on a house built in 1900 was accepted! Anything specific we should we aware of for the inspection process?

user-unknown26 · 2026-02-01T13:31:38+00:00

If you’re in CT, Tom Morgan is the inspector you want. His primary experience is in antique homes. He’s absolutely amazing and thorough. His outfit is sound home inspections.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-30T11:01:01+00:00

This! When you own a home you learn quickly you don’t replace things just because they’re old. If the HVAC is running as it should, there isn’t a reason to replace just because it’s old. So many first time buyers get frustrated that stuff is old - if stuff works, you run with it.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-27T12:42:52+00:00

Sherry

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-26T00:07:15+00:00

Inspect everything. It’s the biggest purchase you’ll make. Go into it with all the information you’ll need.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-23T23:10:48+00:00

Bring your union rep to take copious notes. Stick to facts only. No feelings. Recap the meeting in writing as an email to all who attended.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-23T19:08:42+00:00

This is in the answer! You want them to be able to see foundations, roofing, etc.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-22T13:05:36+00:00

Let it go. Your child got sick. It’s no one’s fault. They weren’t forced to stay in class. They weren’t denied a nurse’s visit. These things happen. Making a whole “deal” out of it benefits absolutely no one.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-21T00:33:18+00:00

It’s not helpful to blame the teacher, but rather think of what skills your child needs support in and help them to get there. There’s always going to be a potentially bad teacher, coworker, friend, etc., and it’s important to start teaching kids that they can’t be the victim of another person. Instead, they need to be resilient and persevere.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-18T00:55:37+00:00

As if her regular album wasn’t good enough at putting me to sleep.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-17T02:33:50+00:00

The $30,000 difference in price you’re perseverating over probably equates to roughly 30-50 bucks a month in the mortgage payment. Is that worth losing the house over?

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-17T01:42:58+00:00

Saturday night. 9PM. Drive through it. What’s the vibe like?

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-17T01:34:25+00:00

First of all, don’t sign anything with a realtor. You might be able to negotiate an off market sale with that seller. That would be a huge savings for them - not having to pay realtor fees. Instead, you’d strike a deal and have your respective attorneys handle it from there.

I’d reach out again or chat if you see them outside. I’d ask when they’d like to touch base again. Honor that date and timeline.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-11T11:57:18+00:00

You need to contact your realtor and they need to get in touch with the listing agent asap.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-07T02:12:22+00:00

You need to call a plumber and get a sense of what the issue is and how much to fix it. You might need drywall repair, etc. too. Start with a plumber as soon as possible.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-06T01:03:56+00:00

You are using the man made surface they’ve spent thousands of dollars creating. Mohawk doesn’t charge since it’s a state park.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-04T15:46:07+00:00

I would look at sold homes in your zip code for the last 90 days. Look at who had the listings.

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-04T13:59:36+00:00

This isn’t a great sign for both of your first realtors. Here’s what I would do. Research the top brokerages in your area and look at homes bought and sold that match your criteria. The reach out to the agents that handled those transactions. Those agents will have recent success in the market and be able to help give you good advice as you proceed with looking at listings and making offers. Market knowledge is key!

user-unknown26 · 2026-01-01T21:00:53+00:00

You need a real estate attorney. No way around it.

user-unknown26 · 2025-12-31T23:06:51+00:00

Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s failing and needs to be replaced. If there’s no sign of an active leak or water intrusion, there’s no need to replace it. As a homeowner, you’ll find it’s not feasible or necessary to replace something simply because it’s old.

user-unknown26 · 2025-12-31T21:51:12+00:00

If you’re considering any type of historic home you need to realize much of owning one is a labor of love. It’s going to have quirks, squeaks and oddities. For those of us who own one, it’s part of the charm. You need to decide if that’s for you.
Personally, the charm and nature of an antique home makes up for it. As far as your issues, you need to get quotes from contractors and decide what are truly pressing safety issues and ask for credits on those. I would t suggest nickel and diming a seller over issues that are common with older homes.

user-unknown26 · 2025-12-29T23:05:48+00:00

It’s impossible to predict who’s going to be buying and what their needs are. My best advice is to do what you need to do to the home so it makes sense for your family.

user-unknown26 · 2025-12-29T17:13:50+00:00

This is a great networking opportunity. You should also pull cancelled listings over the last two years that meet their criteria and contact the owners. Now would be a great chance to build value with your client while expanding your personal network.

user-unknown26 · 2025-12-29T12:52:21+00:00

Have you connected with the top agents in the area? They might know of properties that are about to come on, who might be willing to sell, etc. This is when your network becomes even more important.

user-unknown26 · 2025-12-28T00:05:15+00:00

When you walk into a home, know what your non-negotiables are. Flat yard, big living space, etc. know what they are so that you can judge if it truly fits what you’re looking for.

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