what you’re getting when you’re making such a large investment, and before you sign the contract and agree to all the terms and conditions. What if something is “lurking” beneath the surface? What if what you see isn’t what you get? Perhaps beneath the glossy surface are issues such as mold, leaky pipes, or even worse, a termite infestation or structural issues within the walls of the house. It might make you cringe to think of all the possibilities, but you need to consider them, or you could regret it down the road.
WHY A HOME INSPECTION?
Before you fully close a deal for your new house, no matter how excited you are, and no matter how anxious you are to have this all over, you must order a full home inspection to be conducted on the property. The inspection will thoroughly and accurately evaluate everything about the property’s condition so that you can be assured and rest easy in your decision to make such a significant purchase. Unfortunately, some buyers skip this step, often because they are anxious to get the deal done, or if the market is hot and they’re competing with other buyers. They want the house and they want it now. Others mistakenly believe that it’s too expensive and time- consuming to order a home inspection and wait for its completion, but the truth is that it will cost you more in the long run if you don’t have an inspection done and serious issues with the home are found later, when it’s too late to go back on the deal. You need a home inspection to know what exactly you’re buying and what to expect from your property in the future. Note: Please don’t confuse the house inspection with house appraisal. These are very different, though both very important, parts of the home- buying process. The inspection will clarify the current state (condition) of the house, not what it’s actually worth (value), the
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