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Buying a Home
Listed below are some important issues to be aware of during the purchasing process:
- Disclosure of home defects is always an area of concern for a home buyer. Be sure to inspect each home meticulously. Do not hesitate to ask any questions concerning a potential house, problems that may have occurred in recent years or anything that seems to be out of the ordinary in regards to the home. It is recommended that you obtain a person who is knowledgeable concerning home construction to assess the structural integrity of the home and any noticeable defects prior to signing a sales agreement or as a condition of the sale.
- Prior to signing any sales contract, it is recommended to seek an attorney’s advice. If the buyer shows the purchase agreement to the attorney prior to signing it, the buyer has an advantage in negotiating certain terms of the agreement and has the first option in modifying certain parts of the contract.
- In regard to the sales agreement, some of the most common aspects of the contract to be concerned about are making sure language in the contract obligates the seller to pay any and all previous liens attached to the property, to force the seller to fix any defects that need to be cured prior to closing date (without limitation on price), which work needs to be reasonably acceptable to the buyers, clarify what fixtures are to be removed and what they will be replaced with after removal, and state that the mortgage clause should not be canceled automatically if the buyer does not obtain a mortgage commitment. This allows the option for either party to cancel and the sale of the home will not automatically cancel. Also, if interest rates are rising, do not use “prevailing rates” in the contract, but pick a maximum amount. These are only a few of the countless provisions that can be added or modified depending on the seller’s sales agreement.
- Be involved in the process. The purchase of a home is one of the largest single purchases a person is likely to make in their lifetime. Active participation in the search of municipal records, asking questions concerning the property, talking to neighbors and reviewing all documents will make the process less overwhelming and more profitable for the purchaser of a home.
Typically, a person who is considering buying a home needs assistance in the purchasing process. An attorney’s advice and guidance is valuable when making one of the most important decisions of your life. Our office located in Cinnaminson, New Jersey is dedicated to personal and comprehensive representation for our clients’ real estate law needs. Every person who is represented by our firm will be treated as an individual and given the personal attention only a small law firm can offer their clients. It is our practice to return phone calls promptly and we encourage our clients to call us without concern for being excessively charged or not being able to personally talk to their attorney.