6 Things They Don’t Tell You About Buying A House (#5 Isn’t Even About Spiders!)
Here’s what your realtor, home inspector, and the previous owners are all leaving out.
A house is likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, and yet every part of the process — from deciphering “realtorspeak” in listings to navigating home inspections to finally receiving a set of keys — has its own mysteries and pitfalls. Even when you do finally sign the title and start unpacking boxes, you may find some questions left obtusely unanswered. Here are six things they don’t tell you when you buy a house:
1. There are spiders in the basement
You were probably too enamored with the good bones and original craftsman-style molding to notice, or daydreaming about picking the perfect muted paint swatches for each room on your initial house tour, but there were definitely spiders lurking in the basement. The thing is, just like how the previous owners stepped out so you could take a look-see, the spiders also lay low after the house had been tidied up for a showing. “No matter,” you’ll think. “A few indoor insects and arachnids are par for the course in homeownership.” But once you move in, they’ll make their presence known. “Good, the spiders will eat other bugs,” you’ll rationalize…
