| When buying a home, you should always have a professional home inspection performed.
You need to know exactly what you are getting. The professional home inspection
will reveal any hidden problems with the home so that they may be addressed
before you close the deal. Making your buying decision much easier and more
confident.
When we inspect the home we will look at the systems that make up the
building such as:
Structural elements, foundation, framing ect...
Plumbing systems
Roofing
Electrical systems
Cosmetic condition, paint, siding etc...
The inspection report will tell you what needs to be repaired and what
routine maintenance tasks you should perform to keep the house in top
condition.
You should require an inspection at the time you make a formal offer.
Make sure the contract has an inspection contingency. Then, arrange for
an inspector of your choosing to come inspect the house and pay close
attention to the inspection report. If you aren't comfortable with what
we find, you should demand that the seller correct the problems before
closing or negotiate for a lower purchase price or better terms to compensate.
The professional home inspection will reduce the risk of costly surprises
with what is likely to be the largest purchase you will ever make. It
helps you to make a more informed, more comfortable decision.
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