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What
Every Buyer Should Know
Home
Inspections
Few
of us would consider buying a used car without first
having a mechanic look it over, or at least taking it
out for a test drive. Yet that is exactly what many
buyers do when buying a resale home. They often fail
to have a professional home inspection performed on
the home they are interested in, even though it is probably
the largest and most important investment they will
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Fortunately, there is an industry of home
inspectors to fill this need. Unless you are an expert, it
is highly unlikely that you will catch a home's minor, or
sometimes even major, problems during a typical house viewing.
This is why it is important to obtain a professional unbiased
second opinion before making such an important decision.
A good home inspector will give you an unbiased
assessment of the structural and mechanical soundness of the
home. He or she will identify any existing or potential problem
areas, and give an overview of the condition of the foundation,
basement, roof, windows, doors, walls, ceilings, floors, plumbing,
electrical, heating & cooling systems. The best inspectors
will also make suggestions on how to solve any problems they
discover and give a general estimate of possible costs.
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"The 10 Most Common Problems Found by Home
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A Home Inspection is the best way to 'test
drive' your new home. It allows you to make your purchase
with confidence. It avoids nasty surprises once the deal has
closed, and it offers the chance to rethink or renegotiate
an offer if serious concerns do arise.
When hiring a home inspector, make sure
the Home Inpector is:
- Well established and hase the required experience and
credentials.
- Independent and unbiased - they have no affiliation
with any firms that might create a conflict of interest.
- Diligent and provides a thorough written report of their
findings.
- Confident and stands behind their work. Be sure to ask
"What warranties do they provide?"
- A member of a professional association, such as ASHI
(American Society of Home Inspectors), NANB (National
Association of Home Builders) or ICBO (International Conference
of Building Officials).
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