Why Home Inspections?

While most home buyers look at a home very thoroughly, they are still likely to miss certain items in need of repair or attention. To ensure you get your money's worth and don't inherit a major repair project, it is recommended that you hire a professional home inspector when buying a new house.

Today, most real estate contracts include a clause that makes your purchase contingent on the findings of a home inspection. The home inspector will look for structural problems, check a home's plumbing, heating and cooling and electrical systems and note any other items in need of repair.

You can also have the home inspected for pest and termite infestation and radon contamination. Based on the feedback of these inspections, you can then negotiate the repair of these items, or a comparable credit, with the seller.

When you decide to buy a home, I can provide you with the names of certified and qualified home inspectors in the area.