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5 Reasons You Shouldn't Skip a Home Inspection
March 19, 2023
You may be temped to skip the home inspection and save the $300 to $500 invoice, but there are many reasons why you should do a home inspection.
1. A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the condition of a home and its systems. This will make you aware of what costs, repairs and maintenance may be needed immediatily, and over time.
2. Home inspection is even more critical if you are buying an "as is" foreclsoed home or short sale.
3. Home inspection report may present an opportunity to ask the seller for repairs or request a price reduction.
4. Home inspectors are a valuable educational resurce. They can suggest specific tips on how to maintain the home, and ultimately save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
5. Home inspection can reveal whether additions, altered garages or basments were completed to code.
It is your responsibility to undersand as many details as you can about the property you are purchasing. Home inspections reveal the inner workings of the property, allowing you to be informed of all the perks and pitfalls the home has to offer.
