Home Inspection

Things to realize before a home inspection

Buying and selling a home can be full of ups and downs, stresses and rewards — including the home inspection. Home inspections are a chance for the opinion of an outside, unbiased professional to provide insight on the condition of a home. 99% of the time the buyer of the home will pay for the inspection. For he or she will be the ones that are going to be living in the house.

Do you have to get a home inspection?

While home inspections are typically recommended when buying or selling a home they are typically not required unless there’s an inspection contingency in the purchase contract. The terms of some mortgages may require you to have an inspection. I have purchased a home without doing an inspection before.

If, as a buyer, you forgo an inspection, any problems that happen after the sale are generally your responsibility. If you do get an inspection and find an issue you are able to negotiate with the seller. That being said, the seller does not have to help fix the issue.

Who is the home inspectors?

The inspector evaluates and reports the condition of the structure, roof, foundation, drainage, plumbing, heating system, central air-conditioning system, visible insulation, walls, windows, and doors. Only those items that are visible and accessible by normal means are included in the report.

You are able to buy more in depth reports. Also different areas of the USA will require different reports. Your home inspector will go over the cost.

Why should I schedule a home inspection?

A home inspector is a qualified professional who visually inspects the structure and components of a home and looks for any immediate or potential problems. They provide a written report to you with a description of problem areas and may also include recommendations for further evaluation. You can go over the home inspection report with your real estate agent to decide how the results may affect the purchase of your potential home. Unless a different arrangement is made, the buyer is also responsible for setting up the home inspection and paying for it. Costs vary but typically range between $300 and above .