Shortly after buying my house in Colorado Springs, I began having plumbing problems. It was especially frustrating because I had paid for a home inspection. The inspector must not have looked too closely, because he missed some very alarming signs of plumbing issues. When I investigated, I easily found discoloration where a pipe from the bathroom had been leaking for a very long time. Entering the crawlspace, I immediately detected a musty smell and mold growth. The floor of the bathroom was so damaged that I was worried the tub would fall through. There were also concerns with clogged pipes and low water pressure. I had serious suspicions that there were problems with the septic system and lines. Plus, I was dealing with the negative impact of hard water. The toilets, sinks, tubs and anything the water touched became stained, corroded, rusted and covered in scaly buildup. I was constantly cleaning aerators, replacing the water heater and having difficulties with the washing machine and dishwasher. After sinking a ton of money into the house without solving the issues, I finally decided to sell. This time around, the home inspector found every little concern. There were pages of repairs that I was required to make before the bank would provide the potential buyer a loan. I was done investing money into the house. I just wanted to walk away from it. The ideal alternative was a cash home buyer. I chose a company that is local to Colorado Springs. They were wonderful to work with. I was given a no-obligation cash offer. There were no contingencies. I didn’t need to have the septic system tested or the water heater replaced before the sale. I simply signed some paperwork, handed over the keys and closed on the property in under ten days.
