Thinking of skipping the home inspection when buying a home in Pineville? Take a minute to learn why this is not a good game plan!
The young couple gave me a dirty look. After a three hour inspection, only a few deferred maintenance items were uncovered by the inspector. In this instance the cost of the inspection FAR outpaced the cost of all the maintenance items. But let's examine what a few other home inspections have uncovered this year alone...
1) Toxic Mold--The inspector had some concerns with the lack of ventilation and some spots so he recommended a professional test. 475 dollars later the house tested positive for mold!! The final cost of the repair exceeded NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
2) Hail Damaged Roof X3-- So far this year THREE roofs have been replaced as a direct result of a professional home inspection. None of the damage was visible from the ground.
3) Foundation Settlement x2--In one case a pier and beam home needed 3,000 dollars in work, the home built on a slab needed almost 10,000 in repairs.
4) Dead Deals x3-- In three cases the inspection reports were so bleak that the buyers killed the deal. Since they were in their inspection period the deposits were returned.
5) Dishwashers, water-heaters, AC, oh my--Multiple properties received new appliances, most of which "appeared" to be working prior to the inspection.
As someone buying a home in Pineville, the home inspection is money well spent! Imagine if any of the above folks had decided to "save a few bucks" and skip the inspection? That man crawling under the house could be you!
Ready to take the next step toward buying a home in Pineville? If so, give Doug Rogers with Bayou Properties Realty a call today (318) 613-1994. Click www.LouisianaHouseHunter.com to search the MLS for free.
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