Congratulations! Now that you have made an offer You are on a fast track to owning your first home! But your work is not complete. In order to protect yourself, and your investment, you need to order a complete home inspection, prior to closing on the home.
Why is a home inspection important? A Home inspection is crucial because you should make sure that the home you intend to buy is in good condition. Several years ago, the actor Tom Hanks did a movie called "The Money Pit". The story centers around a couple who buy a beautiful home, one that they consider to be the home of their dreams. It is highly unlikely that they had a home inspection done, as problem after expensive problem begins to surface. For every dime they spend to resolve one issue, another expensive issue would appear, hence the movie's title "The Money Pit"
Although the story is fictional, the movie could serve as a precautionary tale of what NOT to do when buying a home. The circumstances in the movie can be a harsh reality if a home inspection is not done prior to closing.
Spending a couple hundred dollars on a home inspection could in fact, save you thousands of dollars down the road. It could also prevent you from purchasing a home that just isn't as good as it looks.
A home inspection evaluates the condition of a home through the eyes of a trained expert. A qualified inspector will take an impartial look at the property you want to buy, and provide you with a written report of findings, usually within five to seven days.
Here are a few links for you to go to, for more in depth information about what you can expect from a home inspection:
What is a home inspection?
Get A House Inspection Before Buying
For Your Protection Get A Home Inspection
10 Important Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector
Remember, a home inspection will reveal things about the home that the eye cannot see. Protect yourself, and know the facts about the home you intend to buy before you make it final.
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