Buying

The Importance of Getting a Home Inspection

Getting a home inspection is one of the most important steps in the home buying process, especially if you are purchasing an older home. Appearance can be deceiving and you never know what a home inspection can uncover about a property you are considering.

While some people may be tempted to overlook the importance of a home inspection to save money or to get an edge over other potential buyers to close the deal, due diligence is vital when buying a home and for this reason alone, it’s important to get a home inspection.

Why Get a Home Inspection?

Getting a home inspection will help you learn more about a property before you decide to buy. Here are eight reasons why it’s beneficial:

  1. It gives you an out if there is an issue with the home
  2. It can provide you with an overall picture of how safe the home is and how much work will be required in the future
  3. It can reveal illegal building element, additions, and construction
  4. It can help you understand future repairs that will be required
  5. It can identify structure issues with the property
  6. It can identify pest and insect issues
  7. It provides you with negotiating power if issues are identified
  8. It allows you to understand the amount of risk that is associated with the purchase of the property

Failure to get a home inspecting before buying a home can lead to costly repairs after the close – all of which could be avoided if you took the time to get a home inspection before agreeing to buy the home.

Take the cautious step and get a home inspection before closing – the $300-$500 cost for the inspection is more than worth the peace of mind it will provide you.

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