at least have someone look at it., the one I almost bought needed new wiring, new plumbing and had a broken support beam in the attic. run water, flush the toilets. look for cracks in foundation outside and cracks around widows and doors inside. hope this helps. patsye

Have an inspecter look at it. They will give you a report on everything that is wrong then you can decide if it will be worth it. I heard one time that an inspector had found cement in the pipes.

I agree with December1982, you should have an inspector look at it. I believe they do charge a fee but I think it would be well worth it. Good luck, Carol

Aren't the sellers supposed to reveal all defects? Judith

I would also definitely get a home inspection - if you're going through a bank for a home loan, they will require it - if not, then I would hire an inspector myself. It would be well worth the money because you never know what is hidden. Good luck and let us know how things go.

It might mean the seller is not willing to make any repairs or make any other type of improvements to sell the house. This way, you can not come back on the seller for anything undisclosed. I agree with getting the inspection. I would also talk a little bit more to the realtor to see if they can find out any info--how old is the heater, roof, air conditioning system. That should give you some idea if these things might need replacing in the near future. If for some reason you still feel uncomfortable, I'd keep on looking.

I agree. Hire a home inspector. The sellers may not know about all the defects, IF there are any.

In a short sale situation you can not use the repaird needed to reduce the price, nor does the bank have to make repairs. Get a qualified home inspector to give the place a good go through and see what hapens. You are entitled to have your own inspection made. Has your realtor compared tha asking price to the comps in the area?

Maggie (Real Estate Broker)

As is when put in almost everything you buy it is protecting the seller if something goes wrong. I personally would be afraid of buying a house that says that unless you are prepared to fix something major. Most likely the seller put that clause in for a reason.

As is means AS IS anything after your signature is your problem and no way can you go back on anyone. The cost of an inspection would be well worth it.

First, you need a realtor that is a member of the Board of Realtors in your area. If she/he is a professional, they should be able to direct you to a list of reputable home inspectors. I definitely recommend hiring one because it can cost you WAYmore if you don't have a professional appraisal of the condition of the house. We DIDN'T have an inspection, and the house starting sinking in the 4th year we had it. We had to get a second mortgage to afford having it releveled by a house mover. Buyer, please beware!!!

I'm still waiting for the comparison, Maggie, but I did one myself and it is a good price.

I have a realtor, but she is very slow getting back to me, so I may end up with another one. I hope to move in two months.

Realtor here...yup, some houses are As is, but I challenge your realtor to a Realtor duel...not every house is sold as is.

Often, after a home inspection, price or repairs are negotiated...you are buying what you can see, a home inspection reveals what you and your agent can't see with your unseasoned eye.

If you can't do repairs, and are low on money, put the house under agreement and have a home inspection. Then you really know what you are buying. If there are things that need to be fixed, either you can negotiate with the bank, or you at least will know what is ahead...you can use the home inspection to prioritize what you need to do in the future...the house might not be that bad after all...check it out carefully before you are stuck buying something you may not really want!

Gosh, it's alot easier to talk about work than my own sorry life - Thx...It was good for my self esteem!

Some great advice given. A good price is a great find, As Is ..well a home inspection will let you know the ststus of the property. Sometimes it is minor repairs and if it should prove to be more serious you can always walk. Also a good thing to purchase would be a warranty on the property incase something unexpected happens, you will be covered. This is different than a home owner policy, it is like an extended warranty. Your realtor should have all this information for you. Sounds exciting, hope it all works out perfect for you.
Linda

When buying a home, it always pays to have a home inspection performed. The professional can give you the bottom line of the structural soundness of the dwelling, and if there are underlying repair costs you will incur as to faulty wiring, roofing replacement, etc.

Personally, I would never buy a home that is listed as an "As Is". Unless I had boo coo bucks to fix it up, and that was my plan, the as is home can sit there for someone else.

My advice is to keep looking until you find a home that needs minimal repair; i.e., repainting, papering, little cosmetic things. Homes listed "as is" are just that. You agree to buy the home in the condition it is in. Otherwise, having an inspection performed on a home that doesn't stipulate being sold as is gives you protection as the buyer to request that the seller make repairs or legally back out of the deal.

Since you don't have the money, I would walk away from this one and keep looking.