Home Buyer's Guide:
Home Inspection
If you are purchasing a resale property,
we highly recommend that you have a professional home inspector conduct a
thorough inspection. The inspection will include the following:
The inspection is not designed to
criticize every minor problem or defect in the home. it is intended to report on
major damage or serious problems that require repair. Should serious problems be
indicated, the inspector will recommend that a structural engineer or other
professional inspect it as well.
Your home cannot "pass or fail"
an inspection, and your inspector will not tell you whether he/she thinks the
home is worth the money you are offering. The inspector's job is to make you
aware of repairs that are recommended or necessary.
The seller may be willing to negotiate
completion of repairs or a credit for completion of repairs, or you may decide
that the home will take too much work and money. A professional inspection will
help you make a clear-headed decision.
In choosing a home inspector, consider one
that has been certified as a qualified and experienced member by a trade
association. I recommend being present at the inspection. This is to your
advantage. You will be able to clearly understand the inspection report, and
know exactly which areas need attention. Plus, you can get answers to many
questions, tips for maintenance, and a lot of general information that will help
you once you move into your new home. Most important, you will see the home
through the eyes of an objective third part.
In addition to the overall inspection, you
may wish to have separate tests conducted for the following:
- General Home Inspections
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Foundations/Slab
- Septic System
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- Wood Destroying Pests
- Heat/Air Conditioning
- Square Footage
- Pool/Spa
- Soil Stability
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- Chimney
- Lead Paint
- Structural
- Roof
- Tree/Arborist
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