5 Things to Know About Home Inspection

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5 Things to Know About Home Inspection

• Home Inspection is one of the most important
  aspects of home buying which often gets
  neglected. Once you find the home that fits your
  expectations and desires, the next thing you
  need to do is to get a proper home inspection
  done by a certified home inspector.
• It helps in identifying faults or potentially
  problematic parts of the house that require
  attention before shifting. Also, it ensures that
  you are paying for a structure that is as good as
  it looks.
• But if you are a first-time buyer, here a few
  things that you must know about home inspection
• Things you must know about home inspection
• Below listed are a few things that can help you
  understand home inspection better
• How to get a home inspector?
• If you are new to home buying, you must know that
  a home inspection before finalizing the deal is
  particularly important. You can find a home
  inspector through recommendations from friends,
  family, look for a certified home inspector
  online or even through your broker.
• The most important factor here is that you should
  hire someone well certified and qualified for
  the job.
• What does a Home Inspection Typically Includes?
• A home inspector looks for faults or safety
  concerns in the following
• Walls, flooring, roofing, and ceiling.
• Heating and cooling systems
• Electric and plumbing installations
• Basements and the attic

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• You must attend the inspection
• Even if you are new to home buying and have
  little or no knowledge about it, you should still
  attend the inspection. Especially if you are a
  realtor, you will be able to understand multiple
  aspects and deeper underlying issues.
• You can even ask questions, clear your doubts,
  and get suggestions on fixing the identified
  problems. However, you must not get in their way
  and wait for them patiently to complete their
  work first. For a realtor, fixing the listed
  problems can be fruitful and even allow higher
  bidding.
• Understanding the inspection report
• On receiving the home inspection report, do not
  get baffled when you see around 100 faults. A
  home inspection is quite detailed, and they count
  even the smallest of faults that could be
  identified. You can simply focus on the major
  points and work on them.
• You can negotiate home repairs
• If you are a home buyer and find several
  problematic issues listed in the inspection, you
  can negotiate. You can point out the repairs
  needed to the broker/owner and get the right
  bargain.
• Also, if you are a realtor, making sure that all
  the issues are addressed and fixed can allow you
  to bid higher. This will make sure that the bid
  is fair to the buyer and appropriate to the
  condition of the home.
• If you are a home buyer or a realtor, getting a
  home inspection is essential for you.
  Understanding the exact condition of a place
  allows rightfully quoting of bids and allows
  negotiation as well. Above all, it ensures the
  safety of the people shifting to the house too.