Why Get A Home Inspection?
The purchase of a home is probably one of the most significant decisions - and one of the biggest investments - you will ever make.
A professional home inspection will enable you to learn a great deal about the property and the need for
any major repairs before you buy…which will help to minimize surprises in the end.
A home inspection also points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as the maintenance
that is necessary to keep it in good shape. If you are selling your home,
an inspection can give you a better understanding of items which may require repair to put the house in better selling condition.
Whether you are buying or selling, you can use this information when considering the sales transaction.
FOR BUYERS
An inspection of the home you are considering will help you make an informed decision during the purchase process.
Home inspections are an analysis of home safety, structural/mechanical components and health risks to you and your family.
The inspection will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge about your new home and an understanding of
its components and systems as well as home maintenance tips and information to help you protect your investment.
A professional home inspection will allow you to buy with confidence.
FOR SELLERS
A pre-listing home inspection can detect previously unknown problems or potential upgrades that you may wish
to address prior to selling your home. Home inspections offer you a great marketing tool,
giving you a competitive advantage over other homes on the market - helping you sell your home faster
at the highest possible price. Being aware of issues in advance will also allow for
disclosure of problems when selling your home, which can results in a smoother transaction
for both parties and ultimately gives the buyer greater peace of mind.
REASONS FOR A PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION
Scenario #1:
You have just accepted a purchase agreement for the asking price of your home.
The offer is contingent upon a home inspection.
Within a couple of days a home inspection is performed and the inspector discovers some issues.
The most serious issue is a faulty furnace. Upon review by a licensed heating contractor,
it is determined that the furnace needs to be replaced. To complete the transaction,
your buyer is asking you to replace the furnace at an estimated cost of $5,000.
Your net proceeds have just been reduced by $5,000.
Solution:
If you had a home inspection prior to listing your property,
there is a strong probability that the faulty furnace would have been discovered.
You would have had an opportunity to replace the unit, market the home with a new furnace and adjust
the price of the home to cover the cost of the furnace.
Scenario #2:
You home is listed in a neighborhood with many homes of similar style and age.
You are struggling to differentiate your home and attract a buyer.
Solution:
Inspecting the home prior to the listing period will differentiate your home from the competition.
By marketing the home as pre-inspected, the buyer will have more information and feel comfortable in making a non-contingent offer.
Scenario #3
You inherited a home from a family member.
You have never lived in the home and have no first hand knowledge of its possible defects.
You may still have some liability in selling this home.
Solution:
Have the property inspected prior to the listing period.
This will help disclose material defects about the home, thus reducing your liability.
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