Good morning, everyone. I am a first time homebuyer and I'm just looking for opinions in this situation. My fiancé and I just got approved for a home loan. We are interested in this 4/2 home built in 2000. It's a Fannie Mae bank owned home being listed for $99k. It's in a decent neighborhood, but the schools aren't the greatest. Our lease is up June 1, so we need to get moving quickly. I went to see the house yesterday with my realtor and on the surface the home looks pretty good to be 15 years old. However, I found a few things wrong with it.
It is listed as being move in ready. Well, it's not. At least not to me. The fridge had water in it and was still dripping inside. The stove is digital, but it wasn't plugged in or is broken, I couldn't tell which. I didn't bother opening the dishwasher. The toilets need to be replaced, either the entire toilet with the tank or just the covers. The fixtures in both bathrooms are completely rusted, and the tubs in both bathrooms need refinishing. The master bathroom tub is jetted but I wouldn't dare use it in it's condition and the shower head is disconnected. Well, the shower head is one with a cord but it doesn't hang anymore. My realtor suggested I make an offer to include closing costs and the toilets being replaced, tubs refinished, and appliances being replaced. Other than these things, the home is great. Oh, and in the laundry room there is a very old washer and dryer set that I am pretty sure wasn't made when the home was. It's very rusted. I'm not sure what to do with those since I have my own set. Theres no holes in the wall, all the electricity works, the AC works, the plumbing works, it's just those things. What would be a fair offer with those items included? I just want to make sure we are making the right decision as first timers since the house is already 15 years old and since we are looking to go the 15 year route, it will be 30 years old when we're done with it. TIA!
