CHAPTER 7 What to Know About Home Inspections
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. This is why, before closing a deal on your highly anticipated new property, you need to have a home inspection to be conducted. It will help to evaluate the house’s condition and let you sleep safely at night before and after the purchase.
WHY DO YOU NEED A H U 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 home inspection to know what, exactly, you’re buying and what to expect from your property in the future. Most sellers will have a home inspection done to see where their may be hiccups along the way with the property. Seller Agents will hire reputable companies. That certainly if nothing else provides a baseline to work with as you can have your own done to address red flags. During this process, specialists will examine the house to determine its condition and the viability of all the house systems. 56
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