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it’s important  to have a home buyer inspection to take a good look at a home and its property before you think about signing any papers, or buying in general. As a buyer, when you call our staff, we will do a walk-through and evaluate not only what needs immediate attention, but what will need maintenance in the future when you move in.

A home buyer inspection offers you deeper knowledge about the home that will potentially be yours. Everything is not always as it seems on the surface, and oftentimes, the reality of the home is a lot different than its facade. If the results of your home inspection come back saying that the home is in need of significant repairs, that might change your outlook on the timeline of purchase, or if you’d like to go through with the purchase at all.

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At the same time, if your report is overwhelming, it doesn’t have to end there. If you’re not satisfied with the home’s current condition, you can request the seller provide a credit toward repair costs at closing, or instead, address said repairs themselves.
But if you’re comfortable dealing with the repairs yourself, the report is a good place to start. The report will not only list everything that must be done, but seeing all the awaiting tasks will help to prioritize them once you move in.
There is a correct way to prepare for a home inspection as a buyer, and it involves creating a checklist of things that you want looked at. Here are some aspects that we recommend highlighting in your inspection:
  • Foundation
  • Roof
  • Attic space
  • Rain gutters and downspouts
  • Exterior stucco or paint
  • Electrical panel, light switches, and power outlets
  • Thermostats and heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system
  • Plumbing fixtures, faucets, and water heater
  • Appliances
  • Walls, ceilings, and floors
  • Doors and windows
  • Stairs, steps, and railings
  • Porches and balconies
  • Walkways and driveways
  • Basement
  • Garage
Keep in mind that home inspectors can only inspect what they can see. The inspection report will not include what’s inside the walls, inside boxes, or buried underground. Many people have misconceptions on what a home inspection will include, so to follow is a list of what NOT to expect detailed in your report:

  • Trees and landscaping
  • Lawn sprinklers
  • Sewer line
  • Swimming pool equipment
  • Fireplace and chimney
  • Drainage
  • Odors
  • Internet service
  • Floors covered by carpeting
  • Roof or outdoor hardscape covered by snow
  • Mice, rats, or other rodents
  • Wood-destroying pests, such as termites or carpenter ants
The purpose of getting a home buyer inspection done on a house that you want to buy is for you to use that information. When you get the report back, study it carefully. Are there more faults than you expected? Does the integrity of the house not match your ideals and/or budget? If this is the case, you might want to reconsider finalizing the purchase.
Buying a home is a big commitment, one of the biggest that life has to offer. Let us do an inspection before you sign the papers to make sure you’re making an investment that you won’t regret.

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    • Homebuyer Inspection
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    • Foundation Inspection
    • Roof Inspection
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