Buying
a Home...
The
Importance of Inspection
As
a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting.
Don't take for granted what you see and what the seller or
the listing agent tells you. A professional home inspection
is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing
home or a new one. An inspection is an opportunity to have
an expert look closely at the property you are considering
purchasing and getting both an oral and written opinion as
to its condition.
Beforehand,
make sure the report will be done by a professional organization,
such as a local trade organization or a national trade organization
such as ASHI (American Society of Home Inspection). Not only
should you never skip an inspection, but also you should go
along with the inspector during inspection. This gives you
a chance to ask questions about the property and get answers
that are not biased. In addition, the oral comments are typically
more revealing and detailed than what you will find on the
written report.
Once
the inspection is complete, review the inspection report carefully.
You have to demand an inspection when you present your offer.
It must be written in as a contingency; if you do not approve
the inspection report, then you don't buy. Most real estate
contracts automatically provide an inspection contingency.
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