Don’t let your dream home become a nightmare… Get a home inspection before purchasing a new home
February 19th, 2008 categories: Home Buyers, Prescott Homeowners
Don’t let your dream home become a nightmare…… Get a home inspection..
According to the National Association of Realtors, 84% of home buyers requested that a home inspection be performed as part of their purchase contract.
99% of Licensed Realtor recommended to their buyers “inspect the home you are buying”.Home inspections are a now a standard step to purchasing a home. You wouldn’t buy a used car without first having it inspected? Home buyers want to know what they are purchasing, and they should. No one want to move into their dream home and have it become a nightmare. Roofs, furnaces, air conditioners or electrical repairs can cost thousands. And then you have to find the right contractor, have your house torn apart, and then write the check. This can be a hassle as well as an emotional rollercoaster. Protect yourself from the start and have the home your’e purchasing inspected. Here are some questions to ask a home inspector.
- First, ask for recommendations and names of qualified home inspectors. Speak with all of them to determine which will be most qualified to inspect your home.
- Ask for qualifications. Is he or she a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors or National Association of Home Inspectors?
- Does the inspector have a license? Inspectors are not required to be licensed in all states.
- How many inspections do they do each year?
- Can you contact their past clients?
- Do they carry Errors and Omissions insurance?
- Is there a guarantee of the work?
- What specifically does the inspection cover, what part of the home is not inspected?
- What type of report is provided?
- How long does it take to receive the report, and how much does it cost?
Protect your investment. Get a home inspection!
