Customary to the area

[Greg davenport]

So just what does Customary to the area mean? How do you determine if something is Customary to the area?

Requiring reports and Treatment: Wood destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wood structural components of a house and may go undetected for a long period of time. FHA requires inspection only if there is evidence of active infestation, if mandated by the state or local jurisdiction, if customary to the area, or at the lender's discretion. Please see: Mortgagee Letter 2005-48 for more information.

 

[Doug Wegener]

Well, in Southern California almost all real estate purchase contracts require a termite inspection and clearance. That makes it customary.

 

[leelansford]

Well, in Southern California almost all real estate purchase contracts require a termite inspection and clearance. That makes it customary.

What Doug said.

I suspect that there must be one or more Realtor Boards in your area and that they likely have a standard sales contract form; you know the next step!

 

[Hamlet]

I agree with Doug and Lee. Our sales contracts require a termite inspection and it is customary here as well.

If the majority are doing it, it would be customary.

 

[Don Clark]

Where termites and other wood boring insects are prevalent, and termite inspections are typically required by a lender.

 

[Mike Boyd]

Closing costs: In Southern California, it is CUSTOMARY for the seller to pay for title insurance. In Northern California, it is CUSTOMARY for the buyer to pay for the title insurance and all other closing costs. However, it is negotiable as is the pest inspection (unless required by the lender.) Please bear in mind that it has been 35 years since I sold any real estate in SOUTHERN California