Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What should Buyer Murphy have done to avoid discovering damage after possession?

1. Forgotten about property access without seller's permission

2. Performed a pre-closing inspection

3. Ignored minor damages since they were cleaned up

4. Included a damage clause in the sale agreement

5. Paid close attention during initial property inspection

6. Insisted on alternative inspection arrangements

The correct answer is: Performed a pre-closing inspection

Buyer Murphy should have performed a pre-closing inspection to avoid discovering damage after possession. A pre-closing inspection allows the buyer to walk through the property one last time before closing to check for any damages or issues that may have arisen since the initial inspection. This gives the buyer the opportunity to address any concerns with the seller before finalizing the sale. Conducting a pre-closing inspection is a crucial step in the home buying process to ensure that the property is in the expected condition and to avoid any surprises after taking possession. The other options are incorrect because: - Option A suggests accessing the property without the seller's permission, which is not a proper or legal way to handle inspections. - Option C advises ignoring minor damages, which is not advisable as even minor damages should be addressed before closing. - Option D mentions including a damage clause in the sale agreement, which may help in certain situations but does not replace the need for a physical inspection. - Option E talks about paying close attention during the initial property inspection, which is important but may not catch all potential issues. - Option F suggests insisting on alternative inspection arrangements, which is vague and does not provide a specific solution like a pre-closing inspection does.