HOME INSPECTIONS

Today’s home buyer is far different that the home buyers of the past. Fifty years ago, folks purchased a home with the intentions of staying put. Today’s home buyer is more apt to change houses, move to accommodate a growing family, or even a shrinking family.

With the home being the largest single investment most people make, protecting that investment is of the highest priority. The best way to protect that investment is to make sure that it is a good investment from the start.

That’s where the home inspector comes in. A home inspector is a highly skilled generalist with an exceptional working knowledge of a house, it’s major components and how they interact with one another. A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of the home, from the roof to the foundation. Having a home inspected is like giving it a physical check-up.

Although it is not required, you are certainly welcome, in fact, urged to attend. During the process, your home inspector will be explaining to you problems that have occurred, as well as the potential areas to monitor for future problems. It’s possible that he will suggest a more detailed evaluation of an item or system be done, if that item or system is not functioning as intended. You will also learn many way in which you can improve and update your property. This is well worth the time spent.
In most cases, a home inspection takes about 3 hours. If you can only be there for a part of the time, it is best to try to make it near the second half, as then the inspector will be able to review the problem areas he has found.

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