Hey everyone, so tomorrow is the big day – closing on this property my husband and I bought without actually seeing it in person. Shoutout to technology for letting us check out pics and videos courtesy of our realtor, making this wild sight-unseen purchase possible. Why the rush, you ask? Well, it’s all thanks to my husband’s military assignment that had us jumping into this big investment.
This place we’re snagging is a real gem, but man, let me tell you about the wild ride I just had checking it out in person. Picture this: I roll up with our U-Haul, ready to move in, and the seller gives us the green light to park in the back gated driveway. Sweet, right? Not so fast. As I’m maneuvering the truck, I can’t help but notice a not-so-pleasant surprise – dog poop scattered all over the gravel. And I’m not talking about a recent accident. We’re talking about a poop party that looks like it’s been going on for ages. It’s a real mess, seriously.
Curiosity piqued, I sneak a peek into the workshop area and what do I see? A whole bunch of stuff the seller left behind – paint cans, PVC pipes, just a bunch of random garage clutter. Now, I’m no expert, but this situation got me wondering: is this normal? Can I actually ask for this stuff to be cleaned up before we finalize the deal in just 12 hours? Or am I crossing a line by poking around where I shouldn’t? The state of this part of the property has me worried, to be honest.
Fast forward to an update – huge thanks for all the advice and support, folks! Quick clarification: we bought this place without stepping foot inside (yep, that’s the sight-unseen life for you!). We didn’t sign up for an as-is deal, and inspections were definitely part of the process. Turns out, the seller claims there’s never been a dog on the property – those “gifts” in the gravel? Bobcat territory. Talk about a plot twist, right?
Last night, after a slightly panicked call to my realtor, I got to take a look inside the house. And guess what? It’s all good news in there. Everything’s squeaky clean, carpets freshly shampooed – the works. Major relief on that front. Plus, the listing agent is on it, getting rid of all