Top 5 Warning Signs Before Buying Florida Keys Real Estate

That Florida Keys real estate you’ve been eyeing looks really good. It’s a waterfront property with private dockage and it’s located close to numerous amenities that provide both convenience and entertainment. You’re ready to make an appointment with the real estate agent, possibly even willing to make a deal on the spot if the property looks good in-person. But before you go about buying homes based on your first impression, it’s important that you look for these top 5 warning signs when you’re considering purchasing Florida Keys real estate:

Top 5 Warning Signs to Look Out For Before You Buy Florida Keys Real Estate

Exterior Cracks & Tilts

When potential buyers visit a property, they’re inclined to immediately enter the property right away to see what’s inside. Because of this, they can be easily distracted from noticing small details on the exterior.

Considering how closely situated most Keys' real estate are to the ocean, humidity and salt can easily afflict their exteriors, causing damage to the outside paint which will make them crack. More so, the nearby ocean can also easily cause land erosion if the property isn’t well-protected, which can cause tilting in the structure.

When you’re visiting Florida Keys real estate make sure you pay attention to the outside just as much as the interior.

Water Damage

Water damage is very common amongst properties of the Florida Keys. It’s for this reason that when you visit Keys’ real estate with interest in buying them, you should pay special attention to any signs of water damage.

When you enter Keys’ property, you should especially pay attention to the interior walls. Moisture can be easily trapped by paint or even wallpaper, leading to the development of mold. More so, you should also look at the underside of drawers and sinks in the kitchen and bathroom areas. 

Black mold is highly unhealthy to breathe in and you wouldn't want to find out later that you’ve been living in a mold-infested property weeks after buying it.

Uneven Floors

One of the side effects of living close to the ocean is that - depending on which flooring type you have - it can easily warp because of the humidity and moisture.

If you’re able to bring a level measuring tool with you, lay it down around various rooms of the properties you’re visiting. Do this especially for wood flooring. Deflections you notice later after purchase can be very costly to repair.

Beware of Clean Scents

If you walk into Florida Keys real estate and it smells like someone sprayed house freshener or some other nice scent, be wary. Much like how a stinky person will mask their scent with a deodorant, real estate agents may mask the terrible smell of properties with candles or something else. This may be because they’re trying to mask the scent of something in the property such as a leaky pipe, mold, sewage, etc.

Sellers Offering Incentives to Waive Inspection

It’s common sense: there should be no reason to waive inspection unless there’s something to hide. Don’t ever feel deterred from having a thorough inspection performed on real estate that piques your interest. There are numerous home inspection businesses that you can choose from to provide you with proper home inspections.

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