HOME INSPECTION
Paying someone to inspect the home may prevent many more dollars being spent in the future on resolving issues that would have been
highlighted during an inspection. It is recommended to get the home inspection completed as soon as possible.
1. Seller's Disclosure. The Seller is bound by law to disclose certain information about the house. Basically, the Seller is to disclose any
problems with the roof, pests, structure, basement, attic, heating, cooling, lead based paint, etc.
2. Finding And Hiring An Inspector. You need someone that is trained to look at all systems, such as plumbing & electrical, as well as the structure. Remember, however, that inspectors are generalists and they may recommend a specialist look over something in more detail. You may want to get a recommendation of an inspector from your Realtor, friends, lender or attorney. Sometimes word of mouth referrals can be the most
reliable.
3. Recommendations. It is highly recommended that you be with the inspector during the entire inspection of the home. It is also commended that the inspection be done during the daylight hours when it is easy to view all areas. Also, make sure the weather conditions permit a thorough inspection. NOTE: The inspector inspects the condition of the property and not the value.
4. Inspector's Report. When the inspector is finished, he will write up the report and then go through the report in detail with you, pointing out any
areas of concern. If the inspector finds any issues, he may refer you to a specialist (such as a plumber or electrician). It will then be up to you how you want to handle the issue. You may want the issue resolved before closing, a credit from the Seller for the amount of the repair, or if the offer was contingent on a trouble-free inspection, you may be able to null & void the purchase agreement altogether.
Paying someone to inspect the home may prevent many more dollars being spent in the future on resolving issues that would have been
highlighted during an inspection. It is recommended to get the home inspection completed as soon as possible.
1. Seller's Disclosure. The Seller is bound by law to disclose certain information about the house. Basically, the Seller is to disclose any
problems with the roof, pests, structure, basement, attic, heating, cooling, lead based paint, etc.
2. Finding And Hiring An Inspector. You need someone that is trained to look at all systems, such as plumbing & electrical, as well as the structure. Remember, however, that inspectors are generalists and they may recommend a specialist look over something in more detail. You may want to get a recommendation of an inspector from your Realtor, friends, lender or attorney. Sometimes word of mouth referrals can be the most
reliable.
3. Recommendations. It is highly recommended that you be with the inspector during the entire inspection of the home. It is also commended that the inspection be done during the daylight hours when it is easy to view all areas. Also, make sure the weather conditions permit a thorough inspection. NOTE: The inspector inspects the condition of the property and not the value.
4. Inspector's Report. When the inspector is finished, he will write up the report and then go through the report in detail with you, pointing out any
areas of concern. If the inspector finds any issues, he may refer you to a specialist (such as a plumber or electrician). It will then be up to you how you want to handle the issue. You may want the issue resolved before closing, a credit from the Seller for the amount of the repair, or if the offer was contingent on a trouble-free inspection, you may be able to null & void the purchase agreement altogether.