Home Inspections

In order to avoid nasty surprises when buying a home is to arrange for a home inspection. Home inspections are thorough examinations of the home conducted by a licensed third party. Read below for information on why home inspections are beneficial and how to work with home inspectors.
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Homebuyers are a curious lot. They routinely ask thought-provoking questions. A common question is, "If I get a home inspection, should I still get a home warranty?" Then there's always this question, "If I get a home warranty, do I still need a home inspection?"
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Mold has taken hold! Not that the microbes have reached out and grabbed us, but rather they have captured our attention. A rash of recent high profile media stories have petrified many people with concerns for both their health and finances. While it is true in some situations that variations and concentrations of mold can kill us both physically and financially, in the vast majority of cases mold problems can be remedied simply and economically.
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When buyers are looking for a place to nest, they would really rather not see problems. As it turns out, nearly every home inspected has problems or imperfections of some sort or size. Most issues are very minor and simple to correct. Almost all are a result of deferred maintenance.
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Home inspections conducted prior to a home being placed on the market is one of the wisest moves a seller can make. The initial response from sellers when approached with the idea of an inspection done as the home is about to be put up for sale is most always the same - "What?!"
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Amazing as it may seem, homes inspected prior to going on the market have two very significant attributes: 1. They sell faster than homes not inspected until the buyer has made an offer. 2. They sell closer to the asking price than homes not inspected until the buyer has made an offer.
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Homebuyers are an interesting study. Watching people make their home buying decisions has brought me to the conclusion that every decision that every one of us makes is based in emotion. You heard me, it's all about the emotion. Before you deny what I am describing to you, let me begin with me.
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Frequently, we get the request in our office for a "partial" inspection. This is another of those things that truly escapes my logic. While I am sure that the basis for this request is the desire to reduce the expense of the inspection, partial inspections are often a high-risk event for everyone concerned. Let me explain by way of example.
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(ARA) - From home makeover shows to Do-It-Yourself stores and countless design and remodeling magazines, Americans are equipped with the latest information and trends in home improvement. While these resources provide valuable advice when remodeling your house, homeowners should be just as knowledgeable about their options when buying and selling a home.
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(ARA) - Between 2002 and 2003, more than 14 percent of the U.S. population changed dwellings. The most common reason for moving was the need for more space (43 percent). When you decide to put your house on the market, it’s important that you present a spacious, clean living space in which prospective buyers can imagine themselves living.
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(ARA) - More than 43 million Americans are expected to buy, sell or relocate their homes each year, and a professional home inspection is a major step on the path to purchasing that home.
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