Physical Property Inspections Are Strongly Recommended
You just got your offer accepted on what looks like the perfect home, now what: To Inspect or Not To Inspect? It's likely you have entered into a contingency period of an agreed upon amount of days for the purpose of buyer due diligence and seller disclosures. One of the tasks at hand is to hire a property inspector to diagnose the current condition of the subject property.
Your Realtor will most likely refer you tho their trusted inspector or you may choose your own or (strongly not recommended, you may waive the inspection). The inspector should be licensed/certified and insured just like a contractor. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors is just one of many designations they should have.
An inspector is not a specialist; he or she is there to report the general condition of the envelop of the house (walls, roof, foundation), the systems in the house (HVAC-heat & air, electrical, plumbing), the chimney and improved areas of the lot. The inspector may "flag' the roof for example, calling out for a recommended roof inspection by a licensed professional. Your inspector will point out health & safety issues (like mold or improper wiring or lack of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. They'll make recommendations for repair needs and preventative maintenance measures that my involve hiring other specialist who's expertise begin where the inspector's services are not allowed to cross over.
I recommend inspecting any house or condo you purchase, including new construction. I have seen a list of repair needs in new construction too! I also recommend you attend your inspection and ask questions throughout the appointment. The more you know about your home the better decisions you can make when it's time to decide whether to move forward with their purchase, draft a request for repairs or cancel the offer.
Keep in mind all homes come with a certain amount of repairs, upgrades and up-to-code-needs and DIY (do it yourself) projects. Don't let it discourage you and do not make decisions based on fear, make decisions based on facts. Your inspector is a wealth of knowlege due to the training, continuing education and day to day experience they gain from years in the field.
I have successfully used the trusted services of:
Russel Ray Property Consultant
619-341-0173 www.russel-ray.com
...here in San Diego County & Riverside County.
For more info please feel free to contact myself or Russel Ray Direct.
I also recommend watching my hero Mike Holmes' new show: Holmes Inspection to view first hand what inspectors do and advise their clients on, etc.
Success Happens Here! Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor DRE# 01261476 www.ThomasJNelsonRealtor.com mobile me: 858-232-8722 fax me: 650-240-0717 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Real Estate2655 Camino Del Rio N. #450 (4th floor) San Diego, CA 92108
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