Why A Home Inspection Is Essential
Maybe you just found the perfect house! It may have taken months of searching or perhaps it was one of the first places you checked out. Whatever the case may be, having a home inspection completed is critical before you sign any contract promising to purchase the home.
Most buyers today will make their offer contingent on a home inspection, and there is good reason why. A home inspection prior to purchase is the only way you can ensure that the property you are looking at truly is in great condition and ready to be moved into. Without a home inspection, you might end up overlooking expensive problems that could take thousands of dollars to repair. While having a home inspection of your perfect home reveal problems can be disheartening, imagine the money and frustration it's saving you.
Additionally, by making your offer contingent on a home inspection, buyers in Albany, NY give themselves the chance to renegotiate with the seller based on the information the home inspection reveals or even back out of the deal entirely if it brings up big red flags that will be too costly to fix.
So, before you get swept away in the excitement of buying a new home, be sure to dial up a reliable home inspector and have them complete a thorough walkthrough of the house you are considering.
No matter how great a house looks on the outside, a home inspection can help uncover the hidden issues that can turn out to be quite costly. Problems with the wiring, plumbing, or structure can be present in homes of any age, but can be hidden by new paint or fresh siding. Having an expert look into these areas will give you peace of mind.
In fact, a home inspector is going to start their inspection with the outside of the home, where they are also going to look at the roof, windows, and doors before making their way through the interior where they will check into every single appliance and component of the home. How thorough your home inspection is will determine how comprehensive the report is that you will receive when everything is said and done.
Make sure that the home inspector you hire to do the job is reliable. Ask for recommendations from your real estate agent and do your own research to ensure that they are qualified for the job. It's also helpful to check out any sample/past reports they can show you. If you aren't able to tag along for the walkthrough, you should make sure that they write their reports in simple, easy-to-understand language. They should be available after the fact to go over the report with you in detail.
By working with a home inspector, you can help protect the single biggest investment you will ever make.
The Author Adam Clark is the owner and operator of Shield Guard Home Inspections. Adam Clark is a local Home Inspector located in Albany NY that has performed over 6000 Inspections
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