Realtor Sona Gallatin shares her own home purchase nightmare story. Money Pit!

Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme

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John is joined by real estate agent Sona Gallatin of the Gallatin group from the Santa Clarita valley area in California.
Sona talks johns ear off in this action packed episode 12 that is packed with realtor and home inspector insight covering several topics like being better prepared for the home inspection process during this unprecedented time in the real estate market, bridging the gap between all parties for better communication which is key. Sona and John share some home inspection nightmare stories as well.
As you may know buying a home in this current real estate market comes with many challenges and obstacles for buyers and relators. This process is being rushed by sellers and is being fueled by overwhelming multiple offers on the property. This rush is causing the simplest issues to turn into bigger issues.
This can be prevented by taking a proactive approach such as the buyers realtor making sure the utilities are on by visiting the property days before the inspection to get a visual confirmation that electricity, water and gas is actually on. Do not rely on the sellers verbal confirmation, you may regret it.
Too often the homes to be inspected are not ready for the inspection date because the utility's are turned off or attics and crawlspaces are not accessible. This is mostly due to lack of communication between all and the rush of the home sales in this current real estate market.
John Laforme
CREIA Certified Inspector
Home Inspection Authority LLC
Los Angeles California
800-950-8184
Website
https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/
Youtube Channel
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Sona Gallatin
The Gallatin Group
818-261-8306
Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern Counties
https://www.gallatingroup.net/
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