Why a certified home inspector is important whether you are buying or selling real estate

Mar
05

Ever wonder why a home inspection is so important? It can actually make or break the sale of your home if not done correctly. So why risk not getting gown done early? Let’s look at home inspection from both sides of the coin.

First of all, you need to make sure you get a certified home inspector.

There are many people out there that might be good at inspecting your home, but if they aren’t a certified home inspector, you could get a bad inspection which can cost you money. Talk to me or go online to the American Society of Home Inspectors to find a certified home inspector so you can rest assured that your home is in good hands. Recommendations from friends and your realtor are always good to have as well.

So you have decided to sell your home. Now what? The first thing you need to do is find an experienced realtor. And of course, I happen to know the best realtor in Broward County, me - Christine Adler. So call me. Second, let’s get your home inspected. Usually this is something that the buyer would pay for but if you want to head off surprise trouble, then find out the quirks before hand. That way, you can tell a prospective buyer that your home has been inspected and there are no problems with any major areas of your home. This will put the buyer at ease and they will be more willing to negotiate a buy quicker. This also lets you know that there won’t be any surprises come home inspection time that you would be required to either fix or reduce the price of your home for.

If you are a buyer, then you want to get any potential new home inspected for faulty issues. Home inspections will include but are not limited to

Foundations
Doors
Windows
Roof
Vents
Fans
Gutters
Plumbing
Electrical systems
Heating
Cooling
Ceilings
Walls
Floors
Insulation
Ventilation
Exterior
Basements
Attics

You will want to know if there is anything structurally wrong with the house you are looking at. This will give you peace of mind in making the biggest investment you will make. Make sure, if there is anything found in the home inspection, that it is fixed before you sign the final paperwork. There is nothing worse than getting a lemon for a new home.

A home inspection is so very important when looking to buy or sell a home. It will save you both time and money in the long run no matter whether you are a buyer or seller here in Broward County, Florida. So take the time to get a home inspection from a certified home inspector and then rest easy. I promise it will feel good. Now if only we could get the same peace of mind with a used car. Oh well, guess you can’t have it all.

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