CHAPTER 7 What to Know About Home Inspections
"Truth is confirmed by inspection..."
- Tacitus
Before removing subject conditions and closing the deal on your highly anticipated new property, you need to order a home inspection. Professionally conducted, a thorough home inspection will evaluate the house’s actual condition.
WHY DO YOU NEED HOME INSPECTIONS?
Some buyers tend to skip this crucial step, especially if the market is hot and several buyers are competing. Home inspections cost money and take time; if there are serious issues found, this time and money is well spent. saved after a fair deal is closed. You need a house inspection to know what you are buying and to understand the condition of your property. Hire qualified specialists to examine the house and determine its condition and the viability of all its systems. Do not confuse house inspection with appraisal. The inspections will detail the current condition of the house, not its monetary value. After the inspections, you will receive a report on the state of the house. The report will contain recommendations for repairs or the need for additional expert opinions. For example, should the inspection disclose faults in the building foundation, it would 44
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