Top Home Inspection Mistakes You Can Avoid
Having your home inspected is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your new property is everything you expect; a high quality built structure, safe for you and your family, and a reasonable long-term investment.
Sadly, most people do not fully understand the components that make up a home inspection OR what they should do to get the most out of it. A single mistake with this process can result in lost time and costly repairs. To find out what home inspectors feel are the five biggest mistakes home buyers make during the home inspection,
Avoiding an inspection since the home is “new”
Many times even expert home buyers and Real Estate agents sometimes make this expensive mistake. They often assume because the city or municipality has inspected the home as it was being built, the house must be in conformance to minimum code requirements.
Just because the home has passed its municipal inspection, do not assume that the builder or the contractors have completed all the necessary work. Your home inspector can detect potential problems and alert you to any potentially costly future work. Although there approximately 12 separate inspections performed by municipal inspections, you would be surprised at what can be missed!
Choosing a “wrong” home inspector
When choosing a home inspector, you’re actually selecting a professional who is qualified to give your home a top-to-bottom checkup. Therefore, it is vital to go with someone who is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, professional and reliable. First-time buyers often make the mistake of selecting the least expensive home inspection company. Unfortunately, such “low cost” inspectors often lack the resources and experience to thoroughly investigate your future home. It is important to ask the home inspection company about qualifications, credentials, and experience of the home inspectors who will be inspecting your home.
Not being “present” during the inspection
Though the home inspection report may provide you with detailed information about your home, it can never replicate the experience of partaking in the inspection or interacting with the inspector.
Ignoring the inspector’s recommendations
Many buyers do not follow-up on the home inspector’s recommendation(s) regarding the property. People may fall in love with the home, and avoid confronting the seller about their concerns.
It is imperative to pay attention to the home inspector’s recommendations and solicit at least 3 professional estimates prior to hiring a contractor.
Expecting “too much” from the home inspector
Even a professional and experienced home inspector cannot predict the condition of your home in the long-term. The inspector can point out the current problems and potentially identify certain future issues that may eventually arise.
It is important to remember that a home inspector is hired by to provide a visual inspection of the property in question.
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