Rainy Day Showings

Should you cancel your appointment to look at homes if the weather is rainy?

Definitely NOT. Although it may not be much fun coming in and out of the rain, it is a good opportunity to check out a home's basement.

Some homes experience the occasional trickle of water during a heavy downpour. Some homes flood during the typical rainstorm. Naturally, we are looking for a home without any water in the basement.

This is also a good opportunity to see if there are any leaks in the roof.

In the Northern Illinois area, the seller completes a "Residential Real Property Disclosure Report". The questions on this form include "I am aware of flooding or recurring leakage problems in the crawl space or basement."

The seller is required by state law to answer these questions truthfully and to the best of their knowledge.

There are many good waterproofing companies in the area, if a problem occurs or is discovered during a home inspection.

Seeing a home during a rain storm could almost be considered good luck. It gives you a first hand chance to see a home under very specific weather conditions.

I'm ready when you are, so let's get out there and see some homes, in any kind of weather.

Jim Starwalt

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Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate RE/MAX Center, Phone: 847-548-2625 Jim@StarHomeFinders.com