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Should I do a home inspection?
Asked By Mike M. | 1626 views | Tips Advice | Updated 3 years ago
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Jason Craig
Coldwell Banker
Absolutely. A professional home inspection is one of the best "insurance policies" you can buy when purchasing a house. An inspector will evaluate major systems such as the foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC and note safety issues and deferred maintenance that the untrained eye might miss. Paying a few hundred dollars for an inspection can save you thousands in unexpected repairs or give you leverage to negotiate repairs or credits before closing.
Even in a hot market where buyers sometimes waive inspection contingencies, it�s still wise to have an inspection for your own information so you understand the home�s condition. Go with a licensed, experienced inspector, attend the inspection if possible and ask questions. The report will help you decide whether to proceed, renegotiate or walk away, and it will give you a road map for future maintenance. Skipping this step means accepting the property "as is" and potentially inheriting costly surprises.
Even in a hot market where buyers sometimes waive inspection contingencies, it�s still wise to have an inspection for your own information so you understand the home�s condition. Go with a licensed, experienced inspector, attend the inspection if possible and ask questions. The report will help you decide whether to proceed, renegotiate or walk away, and it will give you a road map for future maintenance. Skipping this step means accepting the property "as is" and potentially inheriting costly surprises.
- 3 months ago
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Steven Hunt
Real Broker NY LLC
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- 4 years ago
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Lynne Pruell
Realty 100 LLC
A home inspection typically includes a thorough examination of the major systems and components of the home, including the roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, and more. The inspector will provide you with a detailed report of their findings, which can help you make an informed decision about whether to move forward with the purchase of the property. While a home inspection may come at an additional cost, it can ultimately save you a lot of money and headaches in the long run by identifying any major issues before you buy the house
- 2 years ago
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- 8 months ago
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Sakina Gamble
Keller Williams Realty River Cities III
I always recommend buyers do a home inspection. The home inspection is for your benefit. You do not want to purchase a money pit, unless it is a fixer upper handyman special. Doing a home inspection can unmask potential problems that may cost you money in the near future if you decide to purchase. You may also be able to negotiate with the seller some repairs to a property. Just like buying a used car, you want to have the property checked out by a licensed professional.
- 4 years ago
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Yes. EVEN if you are handy yourself. I recommend getting a pro to crawl into the crawl space and into the attic. They get paid to find everything wrong so you can make an informed decision. Agents can also request repairs based on the report given. Best money spent in a home purchase is the inspection.
- 4 years ago
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Lynne Tran
Intero Real Estate Services
I always ask the listing agent for copies of all available home inspection reports (property , termite, roof, foundation (if needed), etc.) and the seller's disclosures and questionnaire. They will likely show potential problems with the home. The seller's disclosures and questionnaires would show potential problems with freeway noise, etc. If the home inspection reports are not available from the listing agent, I strongly recommend buyers to conduct their own home inspections. I recommend and schedule the most reputable inspection companies for them.
- 4 years ago
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DAVID BROKMAN
RE/MAX Gold
I always recommend that a buyer do a home inspection or obtain a recent one that is provided by the seller. The sellers are suppose to provide other seller disclosures that could protentional highlight other issues that may not be noted in a home inspection After reviewing the home inspections and seller disclosures you may chose to do additional inspections to dig deeper into any issues that concern you.
- 4 years ago
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