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Importance of
Inspection
As a buyer, you are entitled to
know exactly what you are getting. Don't take for granted what you see and
what the seller or the listing agent tells you. A professional home
inspection is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home
or a new one. An inspection is an opportunity to have an expert look closely
at the property you are considering purchasing and getting both an oral and
written opinion as to its condition.
Beforehand, make sure the report will be done by a professional
organization, such as a local trade organization or a national trade
organization such as ASHI (American Society of Home Inspection). Not only
should you never skip an inspection, but also you should go along with the
inspector during inspection. This gives you a chance to ask questions about
the property and get answers that are not biased. In addition, the oral
comments are typically more revealing and detailed than what you will find
on the written report. Once the inspection is complete, review the
inspection report carefully.
You have to demand an inspection when you present your offer. It must be
written in as a contingency; if you do not approve the inspection report,
then you don't buy. Most real estate contracts automatically provide an
inspection contingency.
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