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.
by cfbi1 | Nov 21, 2013 | Home Inspection
It is a good decision to hire a home inspection service for a number of reasons. First, you may not be the most experienced at finding faults and spotting potential issues regarding your home. A home inspector is trained and qualified and has years of experience in evaluating the conditions of thousands of homes. Therefore, it would be very beneficial for you to hire their services and get an expert opinion on what issues are the most concerning and what needs sorted out a.s.a.p.
As the buyer it puts you in good standing if you hire the inspector, as they would be answerable to you and you alone. This means they would be doing an in-depth report and present it to you with the findings. In some occasions, the seller may hire the home inspector. (WARNING: Check to make sure that the hired inspector is an ASHI qualified trained professional and not a friend who can push the sale through for them).
When it comes to spending your money, you always have to be vigilant and make sure it is the right investment. Not doing your homework and assessing every avenue properly could leave you with an out of pocket charge and in some cases out of a home. That is why it’s essential that you make hiring a home inspection service one of your main priorities.
Every single home on the market today will have faults and snags of some sort, even newer structures will have issues. So, it’s in your best interest to have a professional, experienced home inspection expert look over the home you wish to purchase. That way they can point out and differentiate between the small and major issues you might have to face as the owner.
Finding out about a home inspection service and hiring a home inspector has many advantages; it is the difference between enjoying where you are living, in the home of your dreams, or waking up in money pit filled with repairs.
by cfbi1 | Nov 20, 2013 | Home Inspection
Most cases in life, circumstances shape your decisions. Of course, good decisions make for better outcomes and bad decisions mean more troubling times. In the house buying process, it is safe to say that there are a myriad of important decisions about the process that need your attention. These decisions will determine the path of the overall sale of the home from the seller and into your hands.
One of the most important decisions you can make is whether to hire the professional services of a qualified home inspector during the process. This option is sometimes overlooked due to it not being a compulsory factor during the home buying procedure; also, many buyers are unaware of what the inspection should cover. A number of reasons why people don’t use this service exist, but the main one is not seeing the overall benefits. If you are already paying out thousands on the home, and other factors involving the finances an inspection is a definite benefit.
The average buyer wishes for the process to go as smooth as it can and does not want to pay more cash into areas that are not required. It is good to note that a home inspection is not “compulsory,” but it is essential.
Do not ignore or overlook the home inspection. If there is one thing a buyer should set out to do, it is to make sure to hire the best services and most trusted of home inspectors to review the potential purchase.
Sometimes it is easy to believe that you know it all and don’t need another opinion. People tend to think if it looks good, it must be good. How wrong that thinking is, especially when it comes to buying a home. A home inspector will take the time to look over all aspects in and out of the structure. These areas include crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all in-between spaces.
A home inspection is necessary and ought to be considered when bidding on a home. It’s the difference of keeping money in pocket and settling on a home in great condition. Or, out of pocket, unexpected repair costs once you’ve moved in.
