Home Inspections
by Marianne WithersBuying a home is exciting for the prospective home buyer, but can amount to accumulating a significant debt. One way to help avoid disaster is by setting up a home inspection of your future house.
Potential buyers need to be aware of the importance of home inspections. Making sure the home is in good condition is the principle reason for having the house inspected. If any problems or damage are found with the house, the inspector should make sure the buyer is aware of these items and any potential problems that may arise. It is in the buyer's best interest to ensure the home inspector is both thorough and reputable.
There may be occasion when the seller or his agent will suggest a certain inspection service. The buyer's decision is whether to go with the recommended inspector or one of their choosing. In order to make this decision, the buyer must realize a few things:
2. If he has an agent, the agent is responsible for watching out for the seller's best interest, not the buyer's.
3. The agent's commission is normally based on the selling price of the home; the higher the price, the more the commission.
4. The home inspector recommended by the seller/agent may or may not be the best qualified and may or may not feel obliged to the seller/agent.
Oft times, it is in the buyer's best interest to investigate inspection services. Visit several different agencies to get recommendations, or if you are working with an buyer's agent, they are obligated to you and should be able to recommend a reputable inspector. To ensure you are getting the best representation, be sure to find an agent that shows they care about you and your needs.
It is important the buyer understands the significance of an objective, thorough home inspection. The buyer will be aware of most current or potential problems, and will be in a better position to decide whether this home is right for them. Additionally, the buyer may also be assured any future expenses to repair damages are anticipated, and can better forecast for them.
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