v wrote:
On 3 Mar 2005 11:58:28 -0800, someone wrote:

I guess I am not a "VERY critical detail oriented person". In that
case, just be sure to make a big list on paper, as a checklist, of
things to look at or for. These can be had online, I am sure...

If you know what you are doing, and besides are getting a "deal" on a
fixer, why bother. Whaddya gonna do, back out and lose your deposit
because of some little thing? Not like you're gonna be able to
renegotiate a "bid" on a HUD foreclosure.

Inspections are for: 1) people who really don't know anything so they
NEED an opinion from SOMEONE; 2) people who know a little but lack
confidence and need external validation of their decisions (so they
feel better).

But v, what about people like the original poster who figure they can
stick the builder for any issue that comes up later? It sounds to me
like the poster is erroneously figuring that the warranty is going to
cover it all, so why bother with the inspection. I don't agree and I
think he's foolish to assume so, especially since this property is
likely to have been seriously negected. Neglect is not the builder's
fault.

jen