by cfbi1 | Dec 3, 2013 | Home Inspection
There are many decisions to be made by both interested parties (buyer/seller) when it comes to a home listing. One of the most important and beneficial decisions for each to make, which is to decide if he or she should hire an inspection service.
Here are the main reasons both buyers and sellers should consider a home inspection service:
- In some cases, the buyer will not have to cover the cost of a home inspection. The buyer can ask the seller to cover the costs and in most situations, if it “seals the deal,” the seller is happy to cover the home inspection costs and services.
- Home inspectors check beyond the exterior and don’t mind accessing crawl spaces to evaluate what lies beneath. This is very helpful in getting a proper and accurate report of the property condition.
- Many professional companies offer specialist services including radon, mold, well-water testing, and termite inspections. Termites have a real possibility of destroying a structure and in the process a homeowner’s finances. So make sure to have a termite inspection.
- A completed home inspection report will give the buyer/seller a realistic and accurate evaluation of the life expectancy of all appliances connected to the home. (e.g. HVAC system, electrical wiring, plumbing systems, etc.).
- Structural damage is very costly to repair if the damage has progressed and deteriorated through years of neglect. A home inspector gives an precise accounting of the home structure, including roof and foundation.
A home inspector can be picky, and rightfully so, it’s their livelihood to find issues other people would overlook and disregard. Overall, a home inspection is for the benefit of the buyer or seller who need the information to go ahead with the sale or renegotiate the original asking price. Whether buying or selling make hiring a home inspection service the number one concern.
by cfbi1 | Dec 2, 2013 | Home Inspection
Many people right now are searching for the perfect home, and part of that is reading through the finer details of the sale contract presented by the seller of the home. One item that should not be checked is, ” Buyer Denied Home Inspection Services.” There is so much to take on and many areas that need looked at during the home buying process, you could be under utilizing one of your greatest assets. That is the option to go ahead with a home evaluation before signing the sale contract.
Unfortunately, most people don’t know what is involved in a home inspection, therefore they don’t understand its significance, value, and benefits. When looking at buying a home it’s essential you take heed and recognize the need for a professional property evaluation. This is especially true if purchasing an older home.
It’s easy to state that in life there are countless times when you have bought something only to find out quickly it didn’t live up to what it was sold as. This goes exactly the same way when buying a home; you need the expert eye and advice of a trained qualified home inspector to assist you in the decision process.
A home inspection is an important benefit to both the buyer and seller of the property. A complete report will give an accurate account of the current condition of the structure and a correct evaluation of any issues needing immediate attention.
The completed report is good negotiating start off point and should be shown to the seller of that home. The seller can either elect to make the necessary repairs or lower the original asking price for the buyer to have enough funds to repair.
Make sure that you don’t ignore the significance of a home inspection service in your situation, yes you may have to pay out extra for it, but in reality, it is the only thing that can help you avoid thousands of out-of-pocket expenses down the line.
by cfbi1 | Nov 27, 2013 | Home Inspection
For those who have never been through the endless journey of searching for a home cannot relate to how stressful it can truly be. With hundreds of properties to view and so many different pricing options to consider it can be overwhelming, to say the very least.
When you do start the buying process, here is one thing that should not be overlooked or ignored. That is the option to hire the services of a qualified home inspection company.
You are possibly handing over the biggest amount of cash and looking to make the best investment for you, your wife, and (future) kids. Does this not mean that the home you intend to buy be suitable safe, and the smartest financial decision in your lifetime?
If the answer is yes, then read on for further information. If the answer is no, then back to the drawing board. The benefits from a home inspection are priceless and have a major influence over the final decision you make regarding the purchase of a home.
When you are ready to hire the services of a home inspection company, search for a credible organization that is fully NACHI affiliated. Make sure you are the one hiring, because at the end of the day they are accountable to the one paying for their services. It is usually in the best interest of the homebuyer to be the one hiring.
It’s important to note when hiring a home inspector to not be deterred by fees. Yes, there are many other costs involved. However, when it comes to buying a home, an evaluation is not something you can afford to skimp out on.
If you are about to start the process of buying a home or are currently going through the process make sure hiring a professional home inspection company is high on your priority list.
by cfbi1 | Nov 26, 2013 | Home Inspection
If you have already made an offer on the property that you want to call your home, and it’s been accepted, there is one final service that you need to think about hiring.
Before finalizing the contract, you need to hire a professional home inspection company.
A home inspection is often overlooked and considered an unnecessary extra cost, but that could not be further from the truth.
A home inspection is essential for a number of important reasons. First, the property that you are looking to buy may look like a picture of bliss from outside, but an untrained eye can miss or be naive when it comes to spotting serious issues regarding that house.
Purchasing a home is a massive step and that step can sometimes turn into a leap of faith. Years of skimping by cutting back on life’s luxuries so that you can finally have somewhere to call your own and more importantly to call, “home.”
For reasons unknown a home inspection is not obligatory in the overall process of buying a home, but it should be, as it’s beneficial to whoever hires the service.
As the buyer it is good practice to make contact, and be the one to hire a home inspection company. If it’s done through another source it could be biased towards the source that is hiring. A proper home inspection will bring professional results and give you the peace of mind and assurance that the property investment you are about to make is a sound one.
You have the right to experience many years of happy family memories in whichever home you choose to live in. A home inspection is the best service to ensure that this happens. When you are looking at buying a home, make sure that an inspection is a service you pay attention to and not neglect.
by cfbi1 | Nov 25, 2013 | Home Inspection
Who benefits the most for a home inspection? Simple question with a simple answer, you are the person who benefits most. There are many stages of buying a home; first stage is looking for the perfect property, singling out and the choosing the best option. On the other hand, if you are a seller, then opting for home inspection by a building inspector can greatly increase the chances of a glitch-free sale.
It does not matter if you are the buyer or seller of a home what matters is that a home inspection service can save time and thousands of dollars in repairs due to issues that may be detected before purchase.
The homeowner can help improve his/her chances of having a speedy sale if there has been a home inspection service carried out. In most cases, an early detected problem will cost less than repairing it when things have advanced into a worsened state.
The home buyer needs the home inspection in order to get a correct and accurate idea about the home they put an offer on, or to use the issues found as a negotiating tool. Getting an expert’s opinion and evaluation on all issues, including minor ones, will give the buyer an opportunity to offer the correct price against the asking price.
A home inspection is not mandatory in the home buying or selling process (like an appraisal), but it is essential and helps clear things up. It also offers peace of mind whether it is the seller looking to put the house on the market, or the buyer about to place a bid.
By not hiring a home inspector, it could leave too many things wide open. In some cases, either the home owner or buyer will be the person left paying high pricing of repair costs. Put your best foot forward during the stages of purchase, hire in an experienced home inspector, and take advantage of the benefits.
by cfbi1 | Nov 22, 2013 | Home Inspection
The waiting is over and the year of saving up and doing without your luxuries has paid off. The months of searching are over and you finally have the funds to cover the deposit on your own home. The home buying process can be stressful enough without the need to add any more stress from other areas.
It is not compulsory for a home inspection to be included in the home buying process. This means that it is often ignored and looked at as an area where you don’t need to be spending any more cash. This is a big mistake.
Having a home inspection done on any potential home that you are looking to buy is the smartest investment a home buyer can make. The benefits of a home inspection service are very simple and could be the difference between you being in-pocket or out-of-pocket thousands of dollars in repair and building costs.
An experienced home inspector will inspect many components within the home and externally. Everything from your foundation’s condition to your roofing structure will be evaluated and everything else in-between.
Having a detailed inspection report will allow you to hand this over to the seller with the findings on that home. The seller then has a couple of different options to take. They can either get the repairs carried out themselves, although this could change the original asking price as the house has now been upgraded from its original state from when it was put on the market. The other option the seller has is to reduce the asking price to allow you the funds to cover the pricing of the repair costs.
All in all, a home inspection is not compulsory but it is essential in terms of you getting the right house at the right price in the right condition and state.
