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What to Expect in a 'Move-In-Ready' House

Nashville Blog 2019 August What to Expect in a 'Move-In-Ready' House
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What to Expect in a 'Move-In-Ready' House

Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law || 12-Aug-2019

If you’re buying a home for the first time, you are on what can be described as a “journey,” at least in the beginning. A lot of first-time homebuyers are on a journey of discovery. As they begin looking for that “perfect home,” they may learn a lot about themselves, including what they want and what they don’t want in their first home.

Some buyers are looking for a fixer-upper, while others are looking for a brand-new home that has never been lived in before. Meanwhile, others are looking for a home that is “move-in-ready.” Since so many people fall into the latter category, I’m going to focus this article on what it means for a home to be move-in-ready, and what you should expect in such a home.

Nothing Should Need to Be Fixed Immediately

For a home to be “move-in-ready,” there shouldn’t be anything that needs to be fixed immediately. In other words, there shouldn’t be any issues that need to be taken care of before the buyer can occupy the home.

Is there a serious pest or electrical problem? Is the plumbing out of commission? Is the roof so bad, you don’t feel comfortable if there’s a rainstorm? If a house is advertised as move-in-ready and you see any of these red flags, it’s not move-in-ready.

However, move-in-ready is a broad term. A home does not need to be brand-new or fully remodeled to classify as move-in-ready, and a lot of people have a misunderstanding about that. So, even if the avocado-colored countertops or the barnyard painting behind the oven are giving you nightmares, it doesn’t mean the home is not move-in-ready.

What should you expect from a home that is technically move-in-ready?

  • A home where all of the electrical is updated and the switches and outlets are modern.
  • The roof, windows, and doors should all be in excellent condition.
  • The HVAC system (heating and cooling) should be working very well.
  • While stainless steel appliances and marble countertops are nice, they are not required for a home to be move-in-ready. However, the kitchen should be functional, and the faucets, lighting, and appliances should work well.
  • A move-in-ready bathroom should be clean, the drains should not be clogged, and the showerhead should have good pressure. Leaky drains, a toilet that doesn’t flush, and a shower with low water pressure are all causes for concern.
  • All flooring (hardwood or carpets) should be clean and in nice condition.
  • The paint inside the house should not be marked, chipped, and it shouldn’t be any wild colors.

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If you’re looking for a Nashville real estate lawyer, I encourage you to contact my firm for assistance. I represent buyers and sellers in their real estate transactions.

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