Things buyers should ALWAYS check before making an offer on a house

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Things buyers should ALWAYS check before making an offer on a house

Chambers M Leandra
Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2026 · 9 posts · 0 votes

What’s one thing buyers should ALWAYS check before making an offer on a house?

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  • Divin KanyamaBusiness Member
    Accountant · Seattle, WA · Member since 2025 · 581 posts · 244 votes
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    @Chambers M Leandra Honestly? Get the sewer line scoped. It's usually a couple hundred bucks for a camera run from the house to the street, and most standard inspections don't include it.

    It's the sneaky one. Cracked pipe, roots, or a belly holding water can sit there unnoticed until the backups start, and then you're staring at a five-figure repair. If the house is older and has clay or cast iron, I'd call it a must.

    Do it during your inspection window and ask to see the footage, not just hear "looks fine." If it finds something, you can ask for a credit, have the seller fix it, or walk away before it's your problem.

    Plenty of other stuff matters too, but this is the cheapest thing to check and the most expensive to miss. That's just what I'd do though, and your inspector or a local pro will know your market better than I do.

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    • Chambers M Leandra
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      Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2026 · 9 posts · 0 votes
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      Thanks for your reply and guidance, it's really priceless

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