The One Thing Buyers Always Regret After Closing

“Ask any homeowner what they regret after closing — most will tell you the same thing.”

If you talk to enough homeowners in Corona, you start noticing a theme. Their biggest regret isn’t the paint color. It’s not the layout. It’s not even the yard.
It’s what they didn’t ask during escrow.

Most buyers move quickly through inspections, assuming the little things don’t matter. A loose pipe, a sputtering AC, a strange stain on the ceiling — small issues feel harmless in the moment. But the moment you move in, those “tiny” problems suddenly come with price tags.

I’ve seen buyers inherit surprises they never saw coming simply because they didn’t dig deeper. That’s why I always tell my clients: slow down, ask more questions, and never hesitate to request receipts for any recent upgrades. If a seller says something was “just replaced,” get proof. If something looks off, bring it up. If anything feels rushed, hit pause.

Peace of mind is worth more than a fast close. And in a competitive market like Corona, it’s the difference between feeling confident on move-in day and discovering a list of repairs you weren’t planning for.