May 2, 2017
Tips on Obtaining a Comprehensive Inspection when Looking at Homes for Sale
Image 1: Why You Should Request an Inspection Before Choosing Homes for Sale
Being excited about the many different Lebanon homes for sale as you shop for one is expected and understandable. Before you get caught up in all the hype, however, you must not forget to take care of the most important factors, such as ensuring that everything about the house is in working order. For this, you can turn to an exclusive buyer’s agent to help you find a licensed house inspector who can carry out a thorough examination of the property you are more likely to purchase.
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Benefits of Inspection There are plenty of benefits to an official inspection. For one, you are given a clearer picture of the state of the property. What you see on the surface during your initial on-site visit must not be viewed as the real story. Homes are staged to look functional and at their best during such showings. Since you’ll be living in the house, you need to go beyond its looks and get under its skin, so to speak. To be livable it must be free of functionality problems. Knowing what needs fixing or improved gives you a better idea of the property’s value. If you deem the needed work or improvements as too costly, you can negotiate with the seller for a lower purchase price or you can demand that repairs be completed prior to signing the dotted line. Tips for Inspection When it comes to the day of inspection, it is imperative for you, the buyer, to show up. Too many times, buyers assume that because they’ve seen the property already, they can just sit it out and wait for the report from the inspector as well as any observations from their exclusive buyer's agent. However, buyers must see for themselves the items or areas that will require repairs or improvements. If they are there at the inspection, they can better determine which of the improvements or repairs they should prioritize. Seeing the damage or malfunctions gives the buyer a better handle on the scope and importance of a particular repair, unlike seeing a report only on paper. An inspection allows you to see firsthand if there are any problems in the electrical circuitry or with pipes and plumbing. It also allows you to personally test switches, mechanisms, spigots and drains, not to mention any home appliances that come with the home. Check the heating system and its thermostat as well as the AC unit, should one be present. Test for pooling water and mold problems beforehand, as well as contaminants, especially if the water supply for the property is coming from a well. An exclusive buyer’s agent like those from Housing Solutions Real Estate can not only help you find the right property to purchase, but also make sure you carry out a comprehensive inspection with the help of a professional. About Housing Solutions Real Estate, LLC: Housing Solutions Real Estate is dedicated to providing exclusive real estate service to buyers. We take pride in being able to effectively communicate with our clients, which is key to being able to successfully match their needs and preferences to viable property options. Our clients can count on our commitment and dedication to the service.
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Sources: Home Inspection Tips: 5 Mistakes Buyers and Sellers Make. Bankrate.com 8 Home Inspection Missteps that Cost Buyers Money. Trulia.com
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