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Old 10-22-2013, 11:12 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Realtor 1 View Post
Obviously if the home is yet to be built you wont really have a choice as you have already bought it. If you hire a inspector for a spec home half his job is already done.
Roof - Brand new (not going to thoroughly inspect everywhere on the roof)
Hot water tank - Brand new, no build up or leaks,
Furnace - Brand new looks good
This assumes that the builder and their subtrades have all done quality work - an assumption I wouldn't make in Calgary.

Then again, that assumes you can find a home inspector that can actually find something wrong with a place. I've paid for 3 in the last few years on the premise that they know how to spot problems, but I've got a stack of invoices that say otherwise....
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