The tax assessor's office maintains a record of what they think is built on the property. If the assessor's records, and the reality of what is standing on the land is not in synch, ask the seller about the discrepancy. Back on the city's site, look for the city building or code enforcement office. See if building permits are available online, and whether or not they city maintains a LIST OF PROPERTIES with known code violations. If the seller says everything is fine, but you see that there is a room addition in back that never had a building permit, you could be walking into an expensive problem - one that you might have to solve after you close the sale. Demand that the seller get the property inspected by the city. If the seller balks - walk.
A sale of the property will more than likely trigger a visit from the assessor, at least for an exterior inspection - and revaluation which could cause the real estate taxes to go from manageable to unbearable. This almost probably indicates that the seller, or their predecessor, did major work on the property without getting the proper building permits from the city.
Protect your interests before, and after, placing an offer on a house. The seller and their agent may not know what they are in - or the seller could be hiding the reality of the situation, thinking there is no way you can find out. THIS IS SO INPORTANT TO FIND THAT AGENT THAT GOES THE EXTRA MILE CALL ME LETS TALK , PATT
There is a multitude of information available online to help you decide whether or not you want to actually purchase a house, so et set... hold on. Don't put MONEY on that house quite yet. Have you done your homework on the house? Did you have it inspected? Have you checked that it is ZONED properly? Are all of the improvements up to code - and were they installed with a building permit? use them.There is a multitude of information available online to help you decide whether or not you want to actually purchase a house, so
There are several ONLNE MAPS sources available online, which give a birds-eye view of the actual neighborhood, capture via satellite. For some locations, the clarity of the images might be a little disturbing, but this can help in making an informed decision.
From the front, the house might look perfect. Driving around the block does not reveal anything that looks wrong, or out of place. But a buyer might spot something disturbing that is not visible at street level by utilizing these free services - like a junkyard in the adjacent property in back, or a ravine half a block away that is actually a train line that operates 24 hours a day.
Another resource that many cities are putting online are real-time, and up-to-date zoning maps. But dig deeper - look for the city's long range planning maps, and see what is planned for that vacant field a block away. It could turn out that the city plans on turning that sleepy two-lane street into a major thoroughfare. TRY to fine these maps available online, get the name and phone number from the office and call - and get answers.
Make or, put down an offer, reserving the right to get out of the contract if there are any discrepancies between the seller's representations about the house, and what the local government has to say about things.
Protect your interests before, and after, placing an offer on a house. More to come.
Algood Mayor Patt Judd Invites you to the Algood Bluegrass Festival this week September 27th! It'll be great fun for the whole family! Shade tree pickers and grinners welcome! Live music all day! Great food and Fun!!! I will be there having a great time. It'll be at the Community Center right next to the ball park. I hope everybody comes out and haves a great and wonderful time.
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Isn't this the property beautiful!!!!, I out looking for a piece off property to list and found this. Tennessee has the prettiest hills and valleys i have evere seen. I just can;t wait for fall to start. I unnderstand its fall now but the trees are hardley changing .Until next time enjoy Tennessee even if the gas prices are high.
The Cookeville Regional Medical Center Is one ofthe best here in the Upper Cumerland. Just last year they won over 20 awards or where ranked in the top 5 in the state of Tennessee. This is the hospital that me and my family goes to when we have a problem or emergency. They are a well ranked hosptial in the Nation as well. When you move here to The upper Cumberland you can rest easy because we have a great hospital to take care of you and yours!
For more info visit their website: Cookeville Regional Medical Center
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Patt serves Cookeville, Algood,Baxter,Livingston,Sparta,Gainesboro,Rickman,area! First Realty is her company. Specializing in Re-location and buyers and sellers. She does commerical. 931-260-6133
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