Buyer Awareness
REASONS TO GET A HOME INSPECTION
Inspections are critical to the home buying process, and they are equally as necessary whether you are buying an existing home or a new construction home. Some people are surprised when it’s suggested that a brand new home needs an inspection, but it’s true. Builders sometimes take shortcuts or make errors that the buyer wouldn’t notice. However, inspectors are trained to sniff out some of the most common and potentially damaging problems in both new and existing homes.​
Still Not Convinced? Take A Look At These Reasons To Get A Home Inspection
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An Inspection Provides an “Out” - You deserve to know exactly what you are buying.
An inspection by a trained and experienced inspector can reveal critical information about the condition of a home and its systems. This makes the buyer aware of what costs, repairs and maintenance the home may require immediately, and over time. If a buyer isn't comfortable with the findings of the home inspection, it usually presents one last opportunity to back out of the offer to buy.
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Not every inspector is the same. Some are more experienced and thorough than others. It may be a good idea to interview at least two or three inspectors before you choose one. Remember that it’s not a good idea to go with the lowest bidder. Instead, you’ll probably want to choose the inspector with the most experience.
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Verify The Condition Of The Electrical System
A home’s electrical system is one of its most imperative components, but it also can be one of its most dangerous if it’s outdated or not in good condition. The electrical system is often found to be in need of repairs or updates that can be safety issues that not even the home Seller is aware of.
Accordingly, home inspectors pay particular attention to signs that may indicate an issue with the property’s wiring. This provides an opportunity for the current homeowner or the buyer to ensure that a qualified electrician addresses these problems.
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Safety
A home inspection can detect safety issues like water leaks, structural concerns, and electrical issues which all homes should be tested for. Make sure that your home-buying contract states that should such hazards be detected, you have the option to cancel the offer to buy.
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Reveal Illegal Additions or Installations
A home inspection can reveal whether rooms, altered garages or basements were completed without a proper permit, or did not follow code, according to Chantay Bridges of Clear Choice Realty & Associates. "If a house has illegal room additions that are un-permitted, it affects the insurance, taxes, usability and most of all the overall value. In essence, a buyer is purchasing something that legally does not exist," she explains. Even new homes with systems that were not installed to code will become the new homeowners' financial "problem" to fix (and finance).
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Negotiating Tool
Often times the home inspection report presents an opportunity to ask for repairs and/or request a price reduction or credit from the seller. Work with your realtor to understand what requests can and should be made to negotiate a better deal.
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Determine “Deal-Breakers”
ProTech Certified Inspections is what separates us from other home inspectors – the decades of actual construction experience. Being able to identify major problems from minor repairs. ProTech’s inspections can help buyers identify how much additional money or effort they are willing and able to spend to take the home to a condition that is personally acceptable. If you are unwilling to repair issues like faulty gutters, cracked walls, or ceilings, perhaps you are not ready to end your home buying search.
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Reveal the Big Picture
ProTech advises that people use the home inspection to understand the nuances of what may be the biggest purchase they ever make. "People fall in love with a piece of property based on the color of the walls, the location of the home, or something else; they are completely blind to the issues that can make that dream home a nightmare."
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Get the Peace of Mind You Deserve
Buying a home is a major investment and commitment. You deserve to have peace of mind throughout the process. Only a home inspection can reveal the property’s true condition to you, putting you in the right position to make a choice.
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Home Inspections are Not Expensive
A professional home inspection can actually save you money, possibly a lot of money, by identifying issues before you close on you future home.