While not in the market, thanks for the reminder. Typically, the seller knows all of the homes deficiencies, AC inadequate, wiring quirks, small window leaks, etc. That is why, most often, they are not there during showings. Your questions to realtors can seldom bring out these facts.
Reminds me of our home inspector findings on our new home from TV. Not to bore readers, but he found that the garage door horizontal supports were rusted on the bottom only. Only visible from the outside when the door was open. When I discussed this with the builders rep, I asked why they would install these on a new house. His comment was that the building schedule would not allow ordering replacements and delaying the building schedule. The items were replaced only after brought to their attention via TV warranty period. There were several other defects that were found, only after time spent in the house. Same reason, they do not inspect and thus you must. And this on new homes. Would expect similar on resales.
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