opinion, such as a structural engineer in case weakness is suspected in bearing walls. Or a roof inspector because the roof appears to be needing some TLC. Even a chimney inspector in case there is some signs of wear on the fireplace. Don’t procrastinate and wait to get this done. Once you remove all contingencies your good faith deposit is at stake if you find something that you consider calling the deal off. A good expert is hard to find. Choosing the right inspector is the key to a thorough and comprehensive report. You may search online, paying attention to reviews of that inspector. Many real estate websites have a list of professionals with ratings and reviews. Ask your friends and family for a recommendation. But the best source of recommendations is the real estate agent with whom you’re working — your buyer’s agent, not the seller’s agent. Some buyers don’t attend the inspection along with the inspector, looking only at the report that the inspection company provides. This is huge common mistake during the home-buying process. This is one of your first opportunities to fully take a tour around the house, with a house inspection expert, and see its features and condition up close. The second most common mistake is to go to the inspection and be too afraid to ask questions about what you see. Some things that are common knowledge to the inspector might be new to you. Ask. Don’t be intimidated about asking for an explanation if you don’t understand what’s going on. Another mistake that buyers make is leaving without checking the utilities. They might be turned off, but you should ask for them to be turned back on to make sure there are no leaks, and that everything is connected correctly. If you use o good home inspector, he won’t come to do the inspection without having all of the utilities turned on.
All house inspection conditions apply to new homes, as well.
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