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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.