Seller will not allow me into the property

[Lesley Govan]

Hi,

I found a house driving for dollars, I did my research and found the owner, sent a letter and he responded. I spoke to him on the phone and he actually was a little hostile but still said the property is for sale. "Make me an offer"! I asked if I could get in to see the property, he said no. I have walked the property (vacant), it is a duplex, I know it has been vacant for at least a year and needs a lot of work but it's in a very desirable area. From the looks of it, I think he's a hoarder.

Anyway, my question is, is it a good idea to make an offer on a property without getting inside? I'm not comfortable with it but wanted some opinions. Even with worst case scenario numbers it may still be a good buy for the right price.

Thanks

Lesley

[Wade Sikkink]

Make your offer contingent on a full inspection of the property.  If they inspection results are not to your satisfaction, then you walk away.