Why
Do I Need a Home Inspector?
The
purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment
most of us make in our lifetimes. And yet the decision
to buy a particular house is often an emotional one made
after a twenty minute walk-through with a real estate
agent. Often the decision to buy is based on the aesthetic appeal
of the house rather than on knowledge of its physical condition.
Very often families learn about a home's true condition only
after moving in, when
they find that thousands of dollars are needed for unanticipated
repairs. Even seasoned homeowners can benefit from the knowledge
and experience of a professional home inspector who can remain
completely objective and unemotional. A home inspection is performed prior to purchase to avoid
unpleasant surprises. After reviewing the Property Disclosure
Statement, which is completed by the vendor prior to listing,
and provided to you by your Realtor, protect yourself by
making your offer-to-purchase "conditional on a satisfactory
home inspection". This allows you to have an independent
third party perform an unbiased professional inspection of
all the accessible components of the home. A professional home inspection can provide you with the
peace of mind you need to make a confident, informed purchase
decision.
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