CHAPTER 7 Time For The Home Inspection The house hunt is over, and you decide to start the closing process on your soon-to-be home. You have visited the house and seen it at its best — beautifully polished, shiny, and welcoming. What if this is just part of the picture and something is hidden underneath its glossy surface? Issues here may vary, from termites and mold to leaking pipes or cracked support walls. I don’t want to scare you. Usually, you get a good impression of the condition of a house by walking around, checking the floor, the water pressure, looking at the walls, the roof, etc. But to be sure there is no major hidden damage that not even the owner may be aware of, get a professional home inspection. It will help to evaluate the house’s condition thoroughly and let you sleep safely at night before and after the purchase.
DO YOU NEED A HOME INSPECTION?
Some buyers tend to skip this step, especially if the market is hot and you’re competing with several other buyers. Home inspections cost money and take time; however, if there are serious issues found, more time and money is saved after a fair deal is closed. You need a house inspection to know what, exactly, you’re buying and what to expect from your property in the future. During this process, specialists will examine the house to determine its condition and the viability of all the house systems. Don’t confuse the home inspection with an appraisal. The inspection will clarify the current state of the house, not what it’s worth. After the inspections, you’ll receive a report on the state of the 41
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