Home Inspection
Home buyers have the option of request a full-house inspection
for the property that they wish to purchase. An inspector checks
the safety of your potential new home. Home inspectors focus
especially on the structure, construction, and mechanical systems
of the house and will make you aware of any repairs that are
needed. As the buyer, you can then negotiate any of the needed
repairs that you see fit. Sometimes repairs may be trivial and
therefore put off until later. It's still nice to know what
is needed thouogh.
The inspector does not evaluate whether or not you're getting
good value for your money. That job is up to the appraiser.
Generally, an inspector checks (and gives prices for repairs
on): the electrical system, plumbing and waste disposal, the
water heater, insulation and ventilation, the HVAC system, water
source and quality, the potential presence of pests, the foundation,
doors, windows, ceilings, walls, floors, and roof.
Be sure to hire a home inspector that is qualified and experienced.
You may want to include an inspection clause in the offer when
negotiating for a home. An inspection clause gives you an "out"
on buying the house if serious problems are found, or gives
you the ability to renegotiate the purchase price if repairs
are needed. An inspection clause can also specify that the seller
must fix the problem(s) before you purchase the house. Another
option is that both the buyer and seller can share in the costs
of the repairs.
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