Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Anita Benabou Rozenblat’s Topic of the day-What is a home inspection and should I have one done?

I've had the lovely experience of seeing many homes not pass the inspection test.
For those who are new at this new terminology "Inspection" it can be one frightening experience.
No need to panic, take care of your home as you would take care of yourself and everything should be smooth sailing.
Here's some info. you'll need to know:

A home inspection is a visual examination of the property to determine the overall condition of the home. In the process, the inspector should be checking all major components (roofs, ceilings, walls, floors, foundations, crawl spaces, attics, retaining walls, etc.) and systems (electrical, heating, plumbing, drainage, exterior weather proofing, etc.). The resultsof the inspection should be provided to the purchaser in written form, in detail, generally within 24 hours of the inspection. A pre-purchase home inspection can add peace of mind and make a difficult decision much easier. It may indicate that the home needs major structural repairs which can be factored into your buying decision. A home inspection helps remove a number of unknowns and increases the likelihood of a successful purchase. If you do consider having an inspection prior to the sell of your home, the costs are painless, some inspections can run you as little as $350 with a full report. Its something to consider but not mandatory

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