The Pro's of Getting a Home Inspection
When considering buying a new home, don't cut corners when it comes to getting a home inspection. National statistics have reported that upwards to 40% of all previously owned homes on the market have been found to have at least one serious defect. Not that having the defect means matters look grim; in fact, it's to be expected; however with the cost of housing, the buyer needs to beware of exactly what they are purchasing and what underlying costs they will incur from fixing up a problem that wasn't theirs.
According to Bloomkey.com, what you don't know about home inspections can hurt you. Bloomkey offers a home inspection tip sheet on their website, and lists the following as top things to note during a home inspection:
- Rotting wood or siding
- Roofing problems
- Wiring and electrical
- Poor heating and cooling systems
- Damp or wet basement
- Attic spaces
- Defective plumbing
- Masonry work
- Structural/foundational problems
For any of the above problems, the costs incurred could range from incidental to substantial. Once aware of a problem, you may want to ask your agent to provide a stipulation for renegotiating or even canceling the contract when a home inspection unearths a serious defect in the home.
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