A few words about Home Inspections
We know that that Home Inspections can be scary.
Sellers worry about what the inspection will uncover and buyers worry about understanding the information provided from the Inspection and what that means to them and their purchase.
Relax… our job as expert inspectors is to provide you information about your new home. A large portion of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations. These are aren't things that all need to be corrected by the seller, or things that would influence your decision to purchase. For a buyer, these are the things that will help you maintain the value of your home through proper maintenance. The issues that really matter will fall into five categories:
- MAJOR DEFECTS - An example of this would be a structural failure.
- SMALL ISSUES THAT CAN LEAD TO MAJOR DEFECTS- like a roof-flashing leak
- ISSUES THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FINANCE OR INSURE the home
- SAFETY HAZARDS - like electrical issues or faulty balcony railings
- ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES - Mold and other issues that affect your home & health
Anything in these categories should be addressed, as even a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property. We have found that most sellers are honest and often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection. The most important thing we encourage home buyers to remember is:
NO HOME IS PERFECT.
Each home has it's own little things -- that's part of what makes each home special! Sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report, but we feel like our customers deserve the information that will help them take good care of their new home. We do our best to keep things in perspective and prioritize the issues. So don't worrry -- and if you have questions about anything in your inspection report, just call and we'll go through it with you.
