Dont Know Much About a Home Inspection? Here are 6 Helpful Facts... Fact #1 - A home inspector will pinpoint any current or potential problems, but will not fix them. A home inspector will never fix any problems in a home. The inspectors only job is to diagnose any existing or potential problems and provide the buyers with a written report about those problems. Of course, the buyer can use this as a negotiation tool with the sellers, but shouldnt expect any repairs to be made by the home inspector. Fact #2 - The home inspection will address only structural issues, not cosmetic ones. When it comes to scrapes and scratches, buyers are on their own. These are considered cosmetic issues and not included with the home inspection. Offbeat paint colors, nicks in the wall and stained carpet, while visually unappealing, have nothing to do with the condition of the home. Fact #3 - It is unethical for a seller to conceal any problems within the house. Real estate professionals advise sellers not to try to conceal problems with the house. The ethical and legal thing is for them to let the buyer know about any structural problems. Plus, a home inspector will most likely uncover these problems when the inspection is done. Fact #4 - Sellers should fix any major problems before a home inspection. It is often a good idea for home sellers to fix any major problems before a house is put on the market. If theyre left incomplete, it can lead to a negative home inspection and mean losing money on the home sale. Fact #5 - The home inspection may not cover everything. The scope and size of the home inspection depends on the type of contract the buyer has with the seller. A typical home inspection includes the structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing aspects of a house. There may be extra services provided as well, such as radon testing or mold detection. Fact #6 - Everything should work as it was intended - everything doesnt have to be new and of the latest technology. Your job is to make sure that everything is in working order and doesnt require repairs. Of course a home buyer would like everything new and up-to-date, but that isnt within the scope of a home inspectors job. The house just needs to be in sound condition – the age is not relevant, unless the home is 100+ years old.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:47:33 +0000
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