[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

1. Of course, the age of the roof should be a negotiating point for the price of a house. Also, the age of the HVAC system.

2. The buyer doesn't have a real estate agent. The agent works for the seller. But, as a buyer, I would consult with The Villages Insurance company or another company regarding the insurability of the house, not a real estate agent.

3. For a small villa house, a new roof should cost about $6,000-$8,000, which would be about 1200 SF. If the house is larger and/or has additional valleys, etc, it will cost more.

4. Most resale houses are sold as "non as-is". That is the safest way to buy a house, unless it is a fixer upper for a bargain price.

A buyer most certainly can have an agent who works for them and typically, if that is the case,, the buyer may pay them if that is the arrangement the Realtor makes with the them.

In addition, the agent may not necessarily work for the seller unless that is mentioned upfront by the agent. Most agents/Realtors are Transaction Brokers meaning they must treat both the buyer and seller honestly in all dealings.

If you aren't sure who an agent/Realtor is working for . . . ASK!
They have to tell you and you can get them to put it in writing.