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dbleplay17
My 2 boys!
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Chrissy
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Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
What their expenses are for the house
electric
water
oil
I know we can be different depending on what we use but at least it gives a ballpark for that house
We were going to ask the real estate agent if he can ask the owner?
Is this weird to do?
My dad keeps telling me to do it!
Has anyone else dont this?
 
Thanks!
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Posted 3/11/07 6:55 PM  |
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Kisses
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
It's not weird.
People do it all of the time. You can even ask for copies of the bills, through your RE.
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| Posted 3/11/07 7:10 PM |
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MrsPowers
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Ivelysse
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
We definitely asked the sellers that question. People do it all the time. Go for it. I would do it through the realtor though.
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| Posted 3/11/07 7:14 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
Yes, we did. Of course, how else would you know what to expect?
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| Posted 3/11/07 6:54 PM |
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MrsT
Enjoying wedded bliss.....
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Katrina
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
Yes, it's normal. I have requested all sorts of bills on behalf of buyers.
The only caveat is that bills will really depend on your lifestyle. If you have a home office and network with 10 computers in your home (plus all the fans and such that go along with that set up) then your bills will obviously be higher than the average homeowner. I use that example since I had a buyer who was shocked at the sellers bills
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| Posted 3/11/07 7:20 PM |
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
As, a seller I wouldnt care if someone asked me but I wouldnt be able to give copies because once I pay it I toss my bills.
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| Posted 3/11/07 7:29 PM |
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Palebride
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Lori
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
The guy we bought this house from actually left uis a pile of old bills to help us out. Not weird at all!
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| Posted 3/11/07 7:40 PM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
We did that as we looked at houses before we ut bids in on the houses. It's completely acceptable to ask.
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| Posted 3/11/07 7:50 PM |
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bikramaddict
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
we did. I don't see anything wrong with doing that. JMO.
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| Posted 3/11/07 9:12 PM |
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dbleplay17
My 2 boys!
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Chrissy
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
Thanks guys! THis makes me feel better! I am going to call tomorrow
YAY!
FIngers crossed for me that all this house stuff works out for us!!!! 
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| Posted 3/11/07 9:58 PM |
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angnick
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Angela
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Re: Can you ask the prior homeowner to the house you are going to buy....
we didnt but i think it is a great idea to do so!
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| Posted 3/12/07 7:48 AM |
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