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When Buying A House Make Sure You Include This
I've had many purchasers over the years indicate they will NOT be getting a Home Inspection when making the offer to purchase a particular house. Many of those buyers feel they can look things over themselves and as a result save a few hundreds of dollars in what it would have cost by hiring an Inspector.
My response has always been to give a list of concerns buyers will need to personally address to know the house and property is "Move in" ready. Often, after they look at this list the decision is made to spend some money and hire an inspector. Why? The list I gave them really requires a seasoned and qualified professional. Here is only the partial list:
Exterior condition:  Roof, eaves troughs, brick, mortar, paint, siding, decks and patios, underground irrigation (when applicable), outside water outlets.Energy efficiency:  Type of heating, insulation and windows. Is the system clean? Is it old? Is it in good repair? How much additional life is still in the present heating system? Are there safety concerns that need to be looked at?Air quality:  Air filtration systems must be examined. Don't forget that you need to run a radon test? Basement:  Crawlspace conditions - ... more

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