Anyone who is buying a house should have a home inspection.
When you are buying a home it is likely you will start to feel the stress and you may be a little confused because of all the requirements and hoops you must go through to buy the home.
It is hard enough to decide exactly where you want to live especially if you have a family. You want to find the best location and what kind of schools are in the area.
Buying a home can be a very stressful time and the last thing that you want to find out after you move into your new home is that there is something wrong with the home and it is going be very costly to you.
So to alleviate some of the stressfulness of buying a new home, hire a home inspector to inspect the home before you buy it.
The home inspector will evaluate the condition of the home and the physical structure and various systems within the house itself. The inspector does not pass or fail the home.
The home inspector will give you a professional, unbiased assessment of the home. A full report with pictures will be given to you when he is finished his evaluation of the home. This report is for you to keep. The inspector will answer and explain any and all questions that you may have about the report.
The answers provided by the inspector should be clear so you can understand them. If you do not understand something ask him to explain it to you.
Buying a home means that you are investing a large amount of money. It may be the most important investment you ever make so you want to make sure you get what you are paying for.
What is really nice about a home inspection is that if there are problems with the home you can use the home inspection report to negotiate price with the seller.
A lot of times the seller does not know what is wrong with the home so they may be willing to do something about the price if there is something wrong with the home.
A good home inspector will encourage you to ask questions. The more questions you ask, the more familiar you will be with the house that you are about to buy.
Before you select an inspector you may want to ask the home inspector what is included in their home inspection.
Most home inspectors typically inspect things like the roof and attic, the electrical system, the heating and air conditioning systems, the foundation walls, all bathrooms, the kitchen, plumbing system, and framing.
There may be other items that a home inspector will look out for such as leaks and moisture where black mold could be growing.
As the home inspector is going through the home you may want to ask about what kind of maintenance should be performed on the house and how often. Your inspector will be glad to answer all your questions.
Remember when you hire a home inspector he is looking after your best interests. He wants to give you peace of mind.
So before you hire a professional home inspector ask them about their experience and training. Also ask them if they guarantee their work. If they do not guarantee their work then hire someone else that will.
It is a very big investment buying a home. When you hire an experienced, professional, certified home inspector it will be worth every penny just to have peace of mind.
So who should have a home inspection? You should.