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Originally Posted by MrChip72
Buying a home online anywhere is almost always a huge mistake. I knew someone that bought a place "up north" based on the pictures in the listing and a map. Of course the listing pictures don't show the unkept neighbors homes, and people with debris in their yard all year.
I've talked to many people in TV that have bought sight-unseen but I don't understand why they would take those risks when they could fly down for a few hundred dollars and take a look at what they're buying first. What seems fine to one person might be unacceptable to another person.
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There is a direct answer for why you buy sight unseen for a build lot or a neighborhood that will have 20 plus names the second it goes live. For many getting on a plane in less than 24 hours just isn’t going to happen. But if your rep is good he will have a drone flying over property or doing a live walk through on their phone or iPad.
As for buying a preowned site unseen you stated you have spoke to “Many” that have bought and but only say one had neighbor issues with unkept houses.
I am guessing the buyer did a google 360 to see completely around the house, then the street if their rep didn’t. Due diligence is key when spending money.
Then again this must be a neighborhood that everyone’s unkeep lawn is questionable, or there would be multiple complaints made. Or an area that allows lawn ornaments, many as you choose.