when it comes to the inspection component of the home-buying process. Some are willfully ignorant; others simply aren’t aware. Below you’ll find a short list of some of the more common mistakes. Mistake #1: e #1: Not attending the inspection. Some buyers don’t bother attending the inspection along with the inspector, looking only at the report that the inspection company provides. This is a common mistake during the home-buying process. But you really should take advantage of tagging along, as this is one of your first opportunities to fully take a tour around the entire house, with a house inspection expert, and see all of its features and condition for yourself, and up close. Mistake #2: e #2: Not asking questions. The second most common mistake buyers make is to go to the inspection but being too afraid to ask questions about what they see. Keep in mind that some things that are considered common knowledge to the inspector might be new to you. If this is the case, ask for clarification. Don’t be intimidated about asking for an explanation if you don’t understand what’s going on. You can also defer to your agent to speak on your behalf about any questions, comments, or concerns you might have. Mistake #3: e #3: Not checking the utilities. Another mistake that buyers make is leaving without checking the utilities. The utilities might be turned off during a home inspection, but you should ask the inspector if he or she can turn them back on to make sure there are no leaks, and that everything is connected correctly and working properly. All home inspection conditions apply to new homes, as well. But newly built houses can also have issues, so don’t assume anything — specifically, don’t assume that an older home will definitely have a lot of issues, and don’t assume that a newer home won’t have any at all.
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