5 Tips For Buying A Home in Bel Air, MD and Surrounding Areas

When you buy a Bel Air, MD home, you need to know exactly what you’re buying.

Keep these 5 tips in mind as you plan to make your purchase. Imagine how frustrated you’d be to find out that your roof leaks or your fuses blow when you use your toaster. This is why you should have a home inspection before you buy your Harford or Baltimore County home. A home inspection is an important part of buying your home. Before you hire a home inspector, ask candidates a few questions to make sure you hire a trustworthy inspector. And, of course, I am happy to refer the professionals who I have gotten to know over my years. 

Avoid problems by asking these questions:

1. What does your inspection cover?

2. Not all inspections are the same. Ask for copies of previous home inspections so you can see exactly what they will check inside the [city] home. If you are concerned about something specific, like a leaky faucet in the bathroom, mention that to the inspector so they can check it out.

3. Are you licensed or certified? If you live in a state that licenses home inspectors, ask to see their license. At the very least, choose a home inspector who belongs to American Society of Home Inspectors. This shows a level of professionalism and education that you can trust.

4. What kind of report will you give me? You should expect a written report detailing what the inspector found. Most inspectors will give you a typed report within a week of the inspection. Make sure the inspector will be available to explain anything on the report that doesn’t make sense to you.

5. Will I be able to attend the inspection? If the inspector refuses to let you be present during the home inspection, find someone else. This is your chance to know exactly what you are buying and what potential repairs you or the seller will have to make.

As your real estate agent, I will guide you through the home buying process. Let me help you find your new Bel Air, MD home. Call me today at 410.877.4804 or email me at Linda@FindAHouseInMaryland.com.  Bel Air, MD home www.findahouseinmd.com

1. Home inspection - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_inspection
2. American Society of Home Inspectors. - http://www.ashi.org/
3. Easy household repairs. - http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/5-home-repairs-you-should-do-yourself.htm