There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Every home needs an inspection, whether it’s previously owned or newly built. Your home inspector will find at least some minor issues that need to be fixed or updated. It’s not a matter of passing or failing an inspection but knowing what you can use to negotiate or see a sign to walk away.
An inspection contingency is usually included when they give you a purchase agreement. Once you accept the agreement terms, a buyer can have a home inspector check if the property is in good condition.
A professional home inspector is like a “general practitioner” that will do a thorough check-up to discover any major or minor issues that need to be addressed. They can reveal the current state of the home if it is safe and functional.
A buyer’s inspection usually occurs before the sale’s closing date, after both parties accept the agreement terms. Another type of inspection is a seller’s inspection which is not mandatory but will help you identify the issues that need to be addressed before bringing it to the market. This will make the seller save time because the list of the problems and how you handled them has already been prepared before listing.
An average single-family property usually takes a few hours to inspect. The home inspector will take some time to check your electrical system, HVAC system, kitchen, structure, plumbing, and much more. They will check every room, inspect the roof, and walk outside to inspect the exterior. Once the inspection is done, the home inspector will complete a written report, and a copy will be presented to you for your records.
Statistics show that homes that receive a pre-listing inspection sell faster and at a higher price than properties that didn’t have one, so it is definitely worth your money to have one performed.
