Never Buy a Renovated Home Before You Check This One Thing

Never Buy a Renovated Home Before You Check This One Thing That gorgeous finished bonus room, the converted garage, the beautiful basement apartment, might be the single most expensive mistake you ever sign for. After twenty years on the closing side of real estate, I can tell you the prettiest renovation in a house is often the one nobody was allowed to do, and if you buy it, you inherit the problem. In this video I show you the ONE thing to check before you buy any renovated home: the permit history. I walk you through what unpermitted work really is . Disclaimer: This video is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or professional advice, and I am not an attorney. Permit rules, retroactive-permit costs, insurance treatment, and enforcement vary widely by city, county, and state and change over time. Always verify a specific property's permit history with the local building department, and consult a licensed home inspector, a licensed real-estate attorney, and your insurance professional before making or waiving any offer.