so that you know exactly what it is you’re getting.
Every property has its own specifics related to water supply, sewage disposal, sanitation, utilities, cable, and internet access, which impact the desirability, convenience and value of the property. Prior to going to contract hire a certified home inspector who will evaluate the following according to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI): 1. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 2. Interior plumbing and electrical systems 3. Roof and rain gutters 4. Attic, including visible insulation 5. Walls 6. Ceilings 7. Floors 8. Windows and doors 9. Foundation 10. Basement 11. Structural components The inspector isn’t going to tear the home apart to inspect piping and wiring. But the more exterior and interior parts of the home an inspector can access, the more complete the final report will be.
STEP 9: MAKE AN OFFER
Once you’ve found the home that you and your agent are sure is the one — it falls within your price range, it’s in the desired area and neighborhood, it meets all your needs criteria and maybe most of your wants, it’s been thoroughly inspected and examined — it’s time to make an offer. This is the first step to actually
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