Why Do I Need A Home Inspection?

The purchase of a home is probably one of the single largest investments you will ever make. You should be as informed and educated as you possibly can when considering a home purchase. And a home inspection can provide that education. Also the FHA and the VA, as well as many other mortgage lenders, recommend that a home inspection be performed.

A home inspection lets you know the condition of the property as well as identifies the need for any repairs before you buy,so that you can make an informed purchasing decision. A home inspection also informs the buyer of the positive aspects of the home, as well as any maintenance that may be recomended to keep the house in good shape and to keep all major systems operating smoothly. After the  inspection , you will have a much better understanding of  the property you intend to purchase.

A home inspection is also valuable for homeowners for identifying any potential problems that may need tending to, as well as for learning preventive maintenance measures to to avoid any costly future repairs. If you intend to put your house on the market, a home inspection could identiy items that would be called out on a buyer’s inspection, which allows you to be proactive in making repairs, thereby putting your house in a more sellable postition.

Why Do I Need A Home Inspection On A House That I Am Having Built?

An inspection on a new home is important for the buyer to level the playing field. As in any job, there are shortcuts and tricks of the trade that someone who is unfamiliar with them can easily miss. A home inspector is better able to see nuances that may not be readily visible to an untrained eye. You also need an inspector to offset the builder’s or contractor’s interest. There is actually quite a lot of information about a home that most people either take for granted or simply don’t know.

An inspection of the house before the drywall is installed, otherwise  known as a “pre close-in inspection,” provides a level of quality assurance for the buyer that many builders don’t usually provide for  their buyers. This inspection gives you a better chance of identifying and correcting potential problems when they are much easier and less expensive to fix, before they become physically or financially prohibitive, such as moving a wall so that kitchen cabinets don’t protrude into a doorway opening, or moving electrical receptacles so they are placed where you need them.