FIRST OFF LET ME SAY: BUYER BEWARE!!!! Make sure your SALE'S ASSOCIATE LISTEN'S TO YOU AND PAY'S ATTENTION AND NOT JUST SEE'S DOLLAR SIGNS!!!! Ask questions, make sure above all THEY LISTEN TO YOU AND HEAR WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. Me being a first time, brand new Home buyer I started this project in March of 2018 looking on line at some new manufactured home's to replace my old one which was falling apart. Looking on line was ok, but up close and personal was even better. Myself, Daughter, and Grandson decided to go look in person. First place we looked was Republic Homes, which we liked 2 of them, but decided to continue looking else where. To make it a short story I got screwed twice by 2 other places, took me for $2,000.00, each getting $1,000.00 each, at this point I'm stressed beyond belief, and madder than a wet hen. I was going to give up, and a coworker said you come this far don't give up now, so back to Republic Homes we went. Met with a sales associate at Republic Homes. Explained the situation, Pick out a Home. Due to weather set up was late, which was understandable. Delivery date was upon us, Went to the homesite to check on things, Noticed it was THE WRONG HOME! Called the sales associate at Republic told them they delivered the Wrong house, to which she argued with me telling me it was the house we picked out. Showed her the paper floor plan to the house we picked out, and explained to her this was the house we wanted. After about 2 hours of arguing with her, she then realized it was the wrong home and said she could amend it paper work. However the WRONG house would have to be moved and a new delivery date would be issued. They had already sold the house we originally wanted. The house we wanted would take about 1 month to be delivered. Due to not having another place to stay I had no choice but to just keep the wrong house. Got moved in and there was cosmetic issues through out the whole house. Nails under the carpet, under the vinyl floor, gouges in the walls, a chunk missing from the bathtub by the drain and so much more. Made a list sent it in to Republic homes with detailed pictures. Six months later the work is finally done. I have finally adapted to the WRONG home and is making the best of it.
1. Make sure the sales person understand exactly what you want and what you are looking for. Double, triple check everything!
2. Ask questions and make sure you get all the answers.
3. Once you pick out a home, ask if that's the actual home you are getting.
4. Inspect the home inside and out before it's moved off of their property.
5. Make a list and take pictures of ALL the damage or cosmetic items.
6. Do not second guess your self. When in doubt check it out!
I have learned to live with the house I received. Some would say it is a blessing. It happened for a reason.
Good luck to all when buying a manufactured home. read more