Why Consider a Home Inspection?

A State Certified Home Inspector has guidelines they must follow when inspecting a structure. They will check the electric, plumbing, roof, foundation, heating, cooling, appliances, windows, siding, flooring and other items they feel are pertinent to the safety and functioning of a home or other structure.

A hoe inspection will not only reveal items that need attention, but will also give the potential Purchaser insight to necessary maintenance that might be needed in the future. Realtors® are not home inspectors.

When you hire a home inspector, they are working for you and should do everything possible to ensue you get a true picture of the current condition of the structure.

Home inspections can range in price from $250 to $1000 or more, but seem to run around $350. This is a small investment compared to the total investment of the real estate.

Please keep in mind that no building is perfect and the home inspector will always find something to report. Normally, residences are sold in an “as is” condition. IN most cases, the Seller is responsible to be sure the home is functional, but not perfect. Do not expect the Seller to pay to repair or maintain items that do not affect the functioning of the home.

Should you get home inspection performed for a home you are selling?
It is a good investment to have a home inspection done on a home you are selling. It will reveal any items you should repair or maintain in order to have your home ready to be put on the market. It can also make the actual sale go smoother when any items that may have been a concern have already been taken care of. It should give the potential Buyers the feeling of confidence in a Seller who has taken the sale of their property so seriously.