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Are Inspections Really That Important?

By Fowler Realty

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Fowler Realty

February 27, 2008 11:21 AM

Are inspections really that important? I believe that the answer is yes. There are many types of inspections and many types of homes. Unless your a handyman type of person I would suggest at least a generalized inspection such as the Whole House Inspection. Maybe they don't specialize in lets say the roof but they can atleast tell you if there is a leak (most of the time). What do you think?

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Heather the Realtor Orlando, Lake Mary

LemonTree Realty - Orlando, FL

First Time Home Buyers, Bank Owned Homes

I cant believe you would even pose that question. Who would ever think a home inspection is not important has never bought a house. :)

Feb 27, 2008 11:26 AM

Doug Jones

Mortgage Magic - San Jose, CA

Mortgage Broker - NMLS 286668

nice article, they are very important.

Feb 27, 2008 11:27 AM

Sonja Babic

Sonja Babic/PRIME Realty NC, LLC - New Bern, NC

New Bern NC, PRIME Realty NC, LLC

What kind of question is that?

Feb 27, 2008 11:29 AM

Ben Kolkman

Minneapolis, MN

Real Estate Author & REALTOR, Southwest Minneapolis & Edina Minnesota

Must agree with Heather...If you're not recommending inspections with a handful or really good inspectors numbers at hand, you're just asking for a really big problem. I tell Buyers it's not another opportunity to re-negotiate, it's a chance to get a an owners guide to you new home. If we find a big issue we didn't expect to find, we can try to negotiate.

Feb 27, 2008 11:33 AM

John Walters

Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA

Licensed in Louisiana

We now have forms for clients to sign if they are declining inspections such as plumbing etc.

Feb 27, 2008 11:36 AM

Kay Perry

Kay Perry, Broker - College Station, TX

ABSOLUTELY...

Feb 27, 2008 11:47 AM

Fowler Realty

Fowler Realty - Davenport, IA