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Info for Buyers
When you are buying a new home, it is important to have a
professional Inspector conduct a thorough inspection of the home. This gives you a more detailed and un-biased
picture of your potential home’s condition prior to purchase.
Helpful Tips:
Make a
list of questions for the Inspector. Was there anything you noticed during
showings that you are concerned about? Did the Seller note something in the
disclosures you need more information or reassurance on?
Attend
the inspection. We advise our Buyers at the very least to meet the
Inspector at the home during the last hour of the scheduled inspection time.
The Inspector will provide a written report, but it is always a good idea to
talk with the Inspector face-to-face and make sure all of your questions are
answered. I will also be in attendance so we can talk about the inspection right after it happens.
Read the
report. The Inspector will send you a detailed report of the
inspection. Take the time to read it and
make a plan of action. As your Agent, we will discuss which repairs, if any, you would like the Seller to make and if needed send a repairs addendum to the Seller. As a new
Buyer, you should also make a plan for what your home will need moving forward and
make a financial plan for upcoming replacements/repairs.
Info for Sellers
When a Buyer decides to have a home inspection completed,
your Agent will call you to coordinate the inspection date and time. Out of respect for the Buyer's, it is common
for the Seller to not be home during the schedule time frame (usually a couple
of hours).
Helpful Tips:
Utilities.
Make sure all of the utilities are connected – this is especially important if
you are selling a home that you are no longer living in.
Light
Bulbs & Filters. Make sure all the light bulbs are working and replace
furnace filters.
Provide
Access. Make sure the Inspector can get to the electrical box, water
heater, furnace, and attic.
Pets.
Make sure your pets are out of the way and won’t be bothersome to the
Inspector.
Whether you are buying or selling, the home inspection is a
vital part of the process and will help ensure you are making the most informed purchase possible.
Have more
questions about this process? Thinking of selling your home or buying a home?
Give me a call!
