{"id":298,"date":"2021-09-05T02:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T02:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/?p=298"},"modified":"2021-09-18T02:16:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-18T02:16:39","slug":"the-lifespan-of-major-home-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/the-lifespan-of-major-home-components\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lifespan of Major Home Components"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lifespan-of-Home-Components-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lifespan-of-Home-Components-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lifespan-of-Home-Components-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lifespan-of-Home-Components-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lifespan-of-Home-Components-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lifespan-of-Home-Components.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying a home requires a certain amount of . . . trust. You must trust that the seller filled out the residential real estate disclosure to the best of their knowledge. And you must trust that the components of the home were built and maintained to hold up to their typical life expectancy. But what does that even mean? How long are the major components of a home supposed to last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Lifespan of Major Home Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), there is a standard life expectancy chart for homes and their components. These life expectancies have been determined by normal wear and tear, not taking into account extreme weather or other conditions, neglect, overuse, or abuse. And remember, these are just guidelines, not guarantees or warranties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some highlights for how long major components may last:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carbon monoxide detectors: 5 years<\/li><li>Central air conditioning: 7\u201315 years<\/li><li>Asphalt (architectural): 30 years<\/li><li>Asphalt shingles (3-tab): 20 years<\/li><li>Radon fan: 5\u20138 years<\/li><li>Garage doors: 20\u201325 years<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachi.org\/life-expectancy.htm\">complete list of home component lifespans here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seller Disclosure Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know how long major components are supposed to last, this can help you when you\u2019re reading seller disclosure forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the state of Indiana, the Seller\u2019s Residential Sales Real Estate Disclosure is a form that a seller is required to fill out to the best of the seller\u2019s current actual knowledge as of the date it is filled out. An owner must complete and sign the disclosure form and submit the form to a prospective buyer before an offer is accepted for the sale of real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some exceptions to this rule, including transfers of residential property in the administration of an estate, a foreclosure, a bankruptcy. There are also exceptions for transfers of one co-owner to another co-owner, and transfers to a spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no exception for the sale of a residential property by a seller who never lived in the home being sold. However, in that instance, you\u2019ll likely find a disclosure full of \u201cdo not know\u201d checkboxes. Another big misconception is about \u201cas-is\u201d sales and buyers waiving their right to inspect a property. The Supreme Court of Indiana has held that such transfers are not exempt from providing a buyer with a truthfully completed Seller\u2019s Residential Real Estate Disclosure Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These forms were created to distance the buyer from the days of \u201cbuyer beware.\u201d However, one could argue that the buyer should always beware, no matter what the seller has disclosed. Although many sellers are honest, they can\u2019t tell you what you don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do to Protect Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what\u2019s a buyer to do? Well, armed with the information about how long components should last and the information on the seller disclosure sheet, you should be able to chat with your agent and get a good idea of what repairs or replacements might be coming up on the home you\u2019re interested in. You can also always ask the seller for information, as well. Even if they don\u2019t have anything further to share, it can\u2019t hurt to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last, you\u2019re going to want a really great home inspector to give the home a complete rundown and let you know what they see. If you need recommendations, I know some trusted home inspectors who can help you out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a home requires a certain amount of . . . trust. You must trust that the seller filled out the residential real estate disclosure to the best of their knowledge. And you must trust that the components of the home were built and maintained to hold up to their typical life expectancy. 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