How do you know ~~~ without a Home Inspection?

When a property is sold in "AS IS" condition , how do you know without a Home Inspection what you are really getting.

     It is up to you the Buyer to take action to satisfy yourself that the property is worth the money. it may be well worth your while to consider a Home Inspection. You could possibly end up spending more then you had anticipated.

The Question: What is the true condition of the home? It may be worth  to spend a couple hundred dollars (depending on the size of the home) to "know what your getting and if there may be some costly defects or repairs.

  One     Example:

                                                                                    The Attic

The attic will tell a history. The attic is an area not to be overlooked. 

You could find broken trusses or rafters or that they had not been installed properly. You can find stress cracks that would hinder the integrity. (very important)

 *Proper insulation is an important factor. Without going up into the attic you would never know if it were propertly insulated.

*Rodent damage would be found if squirrels, mice or rats had been in the attic.

Did you know? Rodents can cause severe damage and may even cause a fire. Rodents have been known to

eat the plastic from wiring.

We specifically look for leaks around the chimney.

Looking for evidence of water, stains on the wood is a good indication of leaks

and water damage.

Yes, the roof may look just fine from the outside, but if there are leaks it will be evident when you climp up into the attic and look for signs of damage.

This is just ONE EMAMPLE of a specific part of the home. If there are defects would YOU NOT WANT TO KNOW before you purchase?

With homes  that have been in foreclosure, sitting for months unoccupied, it may be well worth your while to consider a Home Insnpection. You could end up spending more in repairs or replacement then you had anticipated.

Localism Blog for New Braunfels and Canyon Lake Texas November 15, 2009. Need a home inspection, call Carl Winters at 830-660-0131. Member of Activerain Real Estate Network, Certified by TREC, License #3630 (since 1994) Complete Inspection Service.

                                                                    Thank You Carl and Ceil Winters

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