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Clearwater FL Real Estate | When You Buy a Home - 6 Reasons to Make Sure You Get a Home Inspection

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Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty

Clearwater Florida 33767 

6 Reasons to get a Home Inspection before you buy a Clearwater Home 

take the guess work out of home buying in Clearwater florida 33767Some people think expensive defects will be obvious. However, a lot of expensive defects are hidden and take some investigation to uncover. For example:

1. Roof
Roof problems can be difficult to spot from the outside. The surface of a roof may look good, but you may find defects once you look at the other side of the roof and find stains, mold, or even where insects and rodents have gnawed away at the support members of the roof.

2. Plumbing Some of the most costly problems to fix are with the system that brings fresh water in and the system that takes sewage out. Inspectors look for telltale signs of problems during the inspection.

3. Electrical 
Many home owners buy a home and then find there is not enough power to operate your appliances, lights, tools, washer, dryer, etc. In addition, it is not uncommon to find outdated fixtures that can cause shocks or worse.

4. Heating and Cooling
The systems that supply the warm and cool air to your home are expensive to replace or repair, and the inspection includes an examination of these systems to make sure they function and are not underpowered.

5. Outside Wood
If the home has wood anywhere on the outside, the condition of this wood is an indicator of good maintenance or of problems that need to be repaired. Some indications of problems here are stains, mold, insects and rodents.

6. Foundation Problems
Homes are built on a foundation which holds up the home. Many times an inspection will reveal that the foundation has superficial problems, or these problems may be serious enough to cause cracks in walls, doors that won't close properly and floors that will be uneven. In some cases, these problems reveal that when the home was built, the ground beneath it was not well prepared causing major problems that are costly to repair.

In summary, We are experienced Clearwater Beach Real Estate agents who know how to utilize a home inspection to help you get the lowest price on a Tampa Bay home.

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Comments (9)

Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Jack - Good tips!
May 28, 2007 03:51 AM
Leah Ross
Your Tampa Bay Mortgage Source - Tampa, FL
Tampa, Florida Mortgage
Great tips Jack!  Do you believe that if sellers have some of these items inspected before listing, they have more selling power?
May 28, 2007 06:27 AM
Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater Beach, FL
Clearwater Beach Condos - Real Estate Homes for Sale
Great point Leah! The seller should get a home inspection prior to setting the listing price. The seller may choose to adjust the listing price, fix, or be prepared for a negotiation on the identified items. The sellers now position themselves to be in control of the sale.
May 28, 2007 07:44 AM
Katrina Madewell
Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196 - Tampa, FL
Tampa FL Homes for sale | Tampa Bay - (813) 777-1196
Great advise especially for SELLERS because of the above.  I would do this on my own home if I were preparing to sell, its $350 well spent!
May 30, 2007 04:15 PM
Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater Beach, FL
Clearwater Beach Condos - Real Estate Homes for Sale

Thanks Katrina! I agree, and will get one when we decide to sell.

Jack

May 30, 2007 04:22 PM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL

GOOD ADVICE!!  This might be worth printing on the FSBO postcards/letters you send out or drop off!!  FSBO'ers cry later about no representation from GOOD REALTORS!!! 

Jun 01, 2007 12:54 AM
Jack Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater Beach, FL
Clearwater Beach Condos - Real Estate Homes for Sale

Great idea Susie!

Jack

Jun 01, 2007 01:45 AM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL
No problem - I'm happy to help out anytime (LOL) - especially for my top Clearwater Beach real estate agents.
Aug 04, 2007 02:25 AM
Billnulls Blog Florida Realty Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
AHWD
Great advice!!!! A home inspection is a MUST!!!
Aug 30, 2007 12:30 PM