Why Have a Home Inspection?

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Getting a home inspection is a very important tool that helps buyers navigate whether or not they would like to buy a house they're interested in, and potentially, can help sellers sell their homes faster.

A home inspection is a visual examination of the home. The purpose of a home inspection is to visually look for anything that needs to be repaired or replaced.

Home inspections are usually conducted before a home is purchased to make sure there are no issues with aspects of the house like the foundation, roof, windows, etc.

Pre-Purchase Home Inspection for Buyers

Benefits:

• A home inspection is insurance on your investment
  
• Knowledge of needed repairs and safety hazards
  
• Negotiation tool for buyers
  
• Acquiring home insurance
  

Licensed home inspectors can be hired to provide observations about the condition of the house. The inspection report they provide will be filled with information about the structure and its components.

• An inspector will not offer any advisement regarding the purchase of the property or the cost of any repairs noted for the buyer in the inspection report
  
• A professional home inspection generally does not include irrigation, septic systems, air ducts or pests
  
• The inspection is usually limited to the dwelling itself and will not include outbuildings or fences
  
• Concerns such as vegetation and drainage will be noted in the inspection report only with regard to their effect on the condition of the building. For example, in might be recommended that tree limbs be trimmed to prevent them from brushing against the home, which could damage the siding, roofing, gutters and downspouts
  
• Inspectors typically will not climb on top of the house (though some home inspectors do) but will make observations regarding the condition of the roof from the ground
  

On inspection day, the session can last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the home.

Pre-Listing Home Inspections for Sellers

A pre-listing home inspection is when a seller has their home inspected by a professional before they put it on the market. A pre-listing inspection can protect you. You can show that our have done your due diligence and it may help avoid any legal difficulties.

These inspections can make your home more enticing to sellers. Pre-listing home inspections can be beneficial to both buyers and sellers. They can result in a home being sold more quickly, while also providing peace of mind to the seller that the home is in good condition. They also help you to price the home more realistically and gives you time to make any repairs ahead of time.

The seller typically does not attend a home inspection.

When the report comes back, read it section by section. Major issues will be called out first, and other systems will be mentioned regardless of their state. There are no specific things that fail a home inspection.

5-Point Pre-Sale Home Inspection When You List With Us

When you list your home with Beaumont and Associates, a 5-point pre-sale home inspection is included as part of The Beaumont Difference. To find out more, contact us today!