Condo Home Inspections

Do You Really Need a Home Inspection for a Condo Purchase???

This is something I hadn't thought of until I got a newsletter from my friends at Eagle 1 Home Inspection.

Many people think that the inspection is not necessary because the condo association handles maintenance of the exterior.

Brad Miller of Eagle 1 shared some interesting information with me that might help a buyer when making the decision of whether to have an inspection or not. 

For Instance:

1. Association fees do not cover all of the expenses of a condo, such as unbudgeted expenses.  These expenses typically fall under special assessments which become added expenses to all condo owners..
2. An inspection of the common areas will help protect the new owner against possible undiscovered problems and assessments.
3. The interior of the condo may have issues resulting from the work of previous owner's handy-man projects, such as amateur wiring, toilets not working properly, water lines to sinks connected incorrectly, etc.
4. Windows are not always covered by the association and would then be considered the responsibility of the owner.  If windows are in need of replacing it could be a huge cost to the owner.

For more helpful information regarding home inspections you can visit Eagle 1 Home Inspection on the web at www.eagle1inspection.com .