Should I Get a Home Inspection?
In this environment, buyers are rethinking the home inspection requirement. Is it a good idea? This all started when people realized that sellers can receive more than one offer for their homes – even on the same day! In order to avoid buying “a pig in a poke,” or “something that is bought or accepted without knowing it’s value or seeing it first.”
Buyers have long demanded an option of purchasing contingent upon satisfaction from an independent third party such as your local home inspector instead of just taking what is given at face value without question because we know how easily things can go wrong these days especially if there have been some sort-of problems beforehand like undisclosed flooding which could lead into mold growing and more issues.
Should I Hire A Home Inspector Or Not?
If a seller has two different offers and one of them requires a home inspection, most sellers will choose the offer without the inspection if all other pieces are equal. So a home inspection requirement can put you at a competitive disadvantage.
Still, are you willing to risk going through the process of purchasing a home that has some fundamental, expensive problems? What if you purchased a home and then learn that the plumbing under the floors must be replaced? What if the repair costs $10k?
In order to make the best decision possible when buying a house, it is important to have a home inspection. A home inspector will look for hidden problems and tell you if there are any major issues with the property before you move in. They will also give you tips on how to fix things that need fixing so you can save money.
The Home inspection cost can vary but most people say they’re worth every penny because it prevents lots of future headaches and expensive repairs down the road. Some buyers choose not to get an inspection at all, which seems like a good idea until something goes wrong after moving in! In these cases, many homeowners find that their insurance won’t cover some or all of their expenses and they end up footing the bill themselves.
If you need to get an inspection on a house, contact several inspectors. Inquire about any additional fees that you will be responsible for or discounts available if there are multiple properties that you want them to look at. It is better to spend more on the inspection than not enough because you will save money in the long run! You can get inspectors to look at more than one property so keep that in mind when budgeting.
Before hiring an inspector, read reviews of them online to see what other people are saying about their business. If they have had any complaints filed against them, make sure to ask about them before hiring them.
Once you find a home inspector that you like, they will give you an estimate on when they can do the inspection and how long it will take. Make sure to ask about any fees for giving a quick estimate and when they will have the full report ready.
Other things to consider when searching for a home inspector are the additional services they can provide. Such services could include radon testing, mold testing, water testing, sewer scopes, septic inspections, or termite inspections. the list could go on and additional services may vary from inspector to inspector based on their location and the demand for such services.
If you live in an area where radon gas has higher potential, a radon test is advised! More information about radon and where radon is found can be viewed at the EPA’s website.
Additionally, information about mold and different health affects can be found on the EPA’s Mold Page. If you suspect mold or anyone in your family have known health conditions associated to mold/fungal growth, finding an inspector that offers mold testing could potentially save you money! View our Mold Testing & Water Intrusion Evaluation services to get an idea of what home inspectors search and test during their inspection.
