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Questions to ask before you buy a home

Good questions lower heart rate. They turn a show-home fantasy into a decision you can defend later.

Use these before you write, and again when inspection results arrive.

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Before ClausePrep

Before ClausePrep

Open houses blur together. You are afraid of overpaying, missing a defect, or losing the house to a cash buyer.

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After ClausePrep

You know your walk-away number, inspection priorities, and which contingencies actually protect you in this market.

Ask early

  • Why is the seller leaving?
  • What defects and insurance claims are known?
  • What is the real monthly cost beyond the mortgage?
  • What conveys with the house in writing?
  • What would make you walk after inspection?

Money questions

Ask about taxes, insurance history, HOA fees, special assessments, and utility ranges. A pretty rate quote is not ownership cost.

Condition questions

Roof age, foundation movement, plumbing material, electrical panel, and moisture history matter more than staging. Pair answers with an independent inspection.

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Questions

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Can I ask these at an open house?

Yes for high-level items. Save detailed document review for disclosures and your agent after you are serious.

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