Residential Real Estate Inspections
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Top 3 Home Inspections Tips
1. Don't skip the home inspection
If you think skipping the home inspection is going to save you money, keep reading. A home inspection can actually save you money.
You'll know exactly what you are buying and if you should expect any major expenses, such as getting a new roof or a roof rebuild within a few years.
You also have the opportunity to walk away from the deal if a serious issue is found, like a cracked foundation or extreme levels of mold.
If you do close on a home with more serious flaws, you can use the findings in the home inspection report to negotiate a lower cost. You avoid the potential of buying a home that has numerous structural flaws.
On top of all that, you'll have the peace of mind knowing that you've made a good investment.
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2. Ask Questions
Your home inspector is there to help you make sure you're purchasing a high-quality home that's free of major problems, so ask any question that you have! A good home inspector will be happy to answer any and all of your questions.
Focus on the most critical aspects of the home that could be expensive to repair or replace like the electrical, plumbing, or underlying structure.
Listen to your home inspector and try to avoid focusing on minor cosmetic issues. The inspector is there to give you a professional opinion on what problems raise a red flag.
3. Avoid Buying a Money Pit
You're already taking the first step! Hiring a qualified home inspector is the best way to insure that you are purchasing a quality home. If you really want to be sure, you may want to consider investing in some more specialized services, such as sewer pipe examinations and termite inspections.
One of the major purposes of having a home inspection is to realize whether or not the house you're looking to buy is a good investment. This depends on the condition of it's components and the likelihood of needing to repair or replace them in the near future. It's important to pay extra attention to the components that will be the most expensive to fix.
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Types of inspections
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Home buyers inspection
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Buyers inspections are the most common type of inspection in the United States. The persons purchasing the property hire an inspector to help identify major defects and other problems so they can make an informed decision about the building's condition and the expense of related repairs.
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Home sellers inspection
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A homeowner who is selling their house hires an inspector to identify problems with their house. The seller can elect to share the report with any potential buyers or to make any necessary repairs so the house is known to be in good condition encouraging a quick sale. One home inspectors' organization offers a program which helps market a house as "Move-In Certified", that is, the house is in a condition where the new owners can promptly move in without making substantial repairs.
*SHIC Real Estate Inspection Promise To You*
Choosing the right home inspection company can be difficult. Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet one of our inspectors until after you hire us to do your inspection.
*What Is a Home Inspection*
At SHIC Real Estate Inspection, a home inspection is a thorough and systematic evaluation of a property's condition and its operating systems. It is a complete visible exam of the general integrity, functionality and overall safety of a home and its various components. The purpose of this inspection process is to let you the buyer know exactly what is being purchased, right up front during the first part of the escrow procedure.
*Why Choose SHIC Real Estate Inspection*
- Quality: Real state inspection, by ASHI Standard of Practice
- Education: Each inspector fulfills 48 hours of continuing education each year.
- Insured: Each inspectors carries Errors and Omission with liability insurance policy for your protection.
- Experience: Our inspectors grew up in the construction building industry.
- Professional report: Your inspection report is the most accurate and complete report recognized by realtors and easy to read.
- Report photos: Your report will have numerous color photos, making the report easy to understand.
- Tools: Our inspectors use the latest high-tech testing equipment, like Moisture meter, GFCI outlet tester, Probe Thermometer, Infrared Thermometer, Gas detector, Voltage sniffer, Water pressure gauge, Carbon Monoxide meter and Multi-meter/ammeter.
- Client Attend: We encourage you to attend and participate in the inspection.
- We Follow: The Practice of ASHI.
Foundation
Structure
Siding
Roof
Attic
Crawl space
AC
Water heater
Electricity
Plumbing
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living room
Kitchen
Basement
Sewer
Fire place
Garage
Mold
Mildew
Termite
