Why is a home inspection important?
A home inspection is a critical part of the buying process. A home inspection is conducted by a professional home inspector, who will offer you an unbiased, third-party, professional perspective on the property you are interested in purchasing. The inspector will look at the property for signs of damage or future hazards, and give you a report that outlines the condition of the house. This empowers you to make a more informed decision about your purchase. From choosing your inspector, to how to read a report, here are 4 home inspection tips for buyers.
4 Home Inspection Tips for Buyers
Do Your Research Before Hiring
Buying a house is one of the most important purchases you will ever make, and an investment like that deserves the highest amount of attention and care, and that includes choosing a home inspector. You can ask your realtor for an initial recommendation, but don’t hesitate to look around. A good way to determine if an inspector is right for you is to look at an inspector’s sample report, to see if the information is clearly presented and looks comprehensive. This will also help you prepare for what to expect for your own inspection.
Be Present for the Home Inspection
While you want to hire inspectors you trust, its still a good idea to go to the inspection yourself. This is a chance to really get a look at the bones of a house. An inspector will look at things you’ve never even considered looking at or examining before, and following along will you give more knowledge on your future home! No inspection is going to be able to identify every single issue, so having the experience of going to the inspection will give you more of an ability to handle any future problems you may find on your own. You’ll get this experience not only by being present for the inspection but also by asking questions. Speaking of….
Ask Questions During a Home Inspection
You are the buyer, and the home inspector is providing a service to benefit you. Don’t hesitate to (respectfully) ask questions if something is confusing, either during the home inspection or in the final report. You want to stay in charge of the process and have confidence in your final decision regarding a purchase. But also, be sure not to get in the way at an inspection by giving your inspector plenty of space to do their work so they can produce the best results for you! Remember that while your inspector can give you ideas on what needs to be fixed, they can’t help you negotiate with the home seller. That is something to discuss with your agent.
Don’t Panic!
When you go to a home inspection or look at the inspector’s report, you may initially panic at seeing what looks to be a long list of problems. Work with your inspector to identify which problems are the most important, particularly those related to the structure and foundation of the house. Then you can move through the list to identify which ones aren’t as serious. With serious issues, talk to your real estate agent and come up with a plan on how to address it with the sellers, or even if you need to walk away.
What Can Forever Home Inspection Do for Buyers?
Forever Home Inspection offers a home inspection specifically for buyers. Not a buyer? We have five other types of inspections to fit every need!
Our quality and expertise have been tested through over 1,200 home inspections.
Every inspector on our team is certified in both home inspection and termite inspection, so we offer a FREE termite inspection with every home inspection.
We make it easy for you with our simple scheduling system and transparent flat-rate pricing.
Quick turnaround! Once you get your inspection, you can expect your report to be finished and ready for you by 5 pm the following business day.
