Over the past 2 days, the rain has pounded the Cincinnati area causing my car to get dirty and my dogs to excitedly bring mud into the house several times a day. As much as I hate the rain, it is the perfect time to go house shopping!
I don't know how many times I've heard stories about buyers moving into their new home and after the first major rainfall, they realize that they bought a home with water intrusion issues. "Can we sue the seller? Can we sue the agent? Can we sue the home inspector?" they always ask. Well in order to win any kind of judgement against any of these parties, you would need to prove that the party had knowledge of the severe water intrusion issue and did not disclose it. That is never an easy task.
Anyways, a day of heavy rain will not only tell you if there are water issues in the basement but also if there are any issues with the gutters, roof, and grading around the house. If there is an issue with any of these areas of a home, it can be very costly for the new buyer. So next time you hear of a big storm approaching, call your agent and let them know that you want to go see some property. (Just be sure not to drag mud into the homes.)
