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A Home Inspection To Buy A Better Home
By James R Blunt
Historically, some defects have been the seller’s responsibility
when it comes to houses for sale. For instance, termite infestations,
water damage, faulty roofs or structural failure can all be fixed
before the contract is signed. However, sometimes the problems
are not apparent until a home inspection is performed.
As a buyer, you may feel pressured to accept the property "as
is" to avoid losing the home to another bidder, yet this
decision could leave you with tens of thousands in repair costs!
Instead, you can review your options and use a professional home
inspection as a bartering tool to get more bang for your buck
or a lower price.
Avoiding A Costly Headache
In some cases, you may walk away from the house and lose the
$300 to $500 for your inspection, but at least you didn’t purchase
a costly headache that would have threaten your quality of life
for the next few years and possibly have bankrupted you in the
process!
There are certain unreasonable expectations many people have
regarding the home inspection process. For instance, home inspectors
cannot hack down a wall to get a closer work at the plumbing or
electrical wires. They are not going to report on the condition
of every pipe, wall and nail of the home.
Not A Guarantee The Home Is Free Of Flaws
They are not obligated to pull apart insulation to look for mice
burrowing nests in the attic, nor do they come equipped with special
Radon testing tools. You should not expect the home inspector
to offer repair services, as this would be an obvious conflict
of interest. The final report is not a guarantee that the home
is free of flaws or that repairs will never be required in the
future.
A home inspection is one of the most important parts of the home
buying process, so make sure to attend! On your walk-through,
you will want to see that your home inspector is checking every
light switch, opening every window, testing every faucet, climbing
on the roof, crawling in the attic and evaluating every area of
the house.
Inspectors will bring special equipment like electrical testers,
carbon monoxide detectors, moisture meters, inspection mirrors,
fuel gas testers, flashlights and levels. They’ll look at the
foundation and the frame, as well as the sidewalks, porches, stairwells,
driveways, roof surface, exterior walls, interior walls, insulation,
wood beams, heating/cooling systems, plumbing and electrical systems
to give you a good idea about your possible investment.
The First Part Of The Process
Sometimes a home inspection is just the first part of the process.
In some areas, a radon or asbestos test should also be done by
a separate environmental professional. In moist regions, a mold/mildew
professional can be of assistance.
Additionally, pest inspectors could search for ants, termites,
rodents, roaches or other undesirables. Other tests include paint
tests for lead, drinking water tests for lead, drinking water
tests for bacteria, air tests for radon gas, foam insulation tests
for urea formaldehyde and underground storage tank tests for leaks.
About the Author:
James R Blunt has written a number of articles on real estate, house plans,
architecture and home improvement including
Bathroom Tile Designs,
Interior Design,
Traditional House Plans,
Design Development,
Architectural Services,
Architecture.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Home Inspection Facts....
When people buy homes, most mortgage companies require that the
buyer’s have a home inspection performed. This is a great
line of work for someone that can pay attention to details and
knows about construction.
It is a great job that can make you the boss. You can take on
clients and build up a base of customers that will help bring
you in tons of work. If you are not sure about how to be an inspector
or you need the tools to help make the job easier, you can go
online for help.
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