Why Get A Home Inspection
Every home should be inspected. Homes new and old can have potential issues that can end up costing thousands of dollars. A Home inspector will give you an unbiased opinion on the condition of the property, and systems before you invest your monies for purchase.
What do you do with the information a Home Inspector supplies?
Likely this will become a small list of minor"to-do"items such as paint exposed wood, caulk around windows or tubs, ect. Though sometimes as home inspectors we find a failing heating and air conditioning system that can cost $1500+ to repair or replace, or even deteriorating foundation. Armed with this information you as a buyer will be able to ask for repairs from the seller or even negotiate a reduced asking price to cover the cost of repairs. So spending a few hundred dollars for a home inspection can potentially save you thousands!
Home Buyers
The purchase of a home can be an emotionally driven event. You want to hire a home inspector to give you an unbiased objective opinion on the house your about to purchase.
Home Sellers
Why put yourself in an adverse negotiating position? A buyers home inspection can uncover problems after you have accepted an offer. This could potentially cost you thousands of dollars due to a lower negotiated price. If you have your home inspection before the home is listed you will be able to address the problems up front or disclose the concerns during negotiation.