Without a doubt, purchasing a house is one of the most important investments we do in our lives, therefore we need to make our due diligence in order to know the condition of the house we are buying.
As a Realtor, my job is to protect my client’s interest and I strongly suggest a home inspection, even on cash deals, so the buyer can know exactly the condition of the house they are looking to buy. The inspection is performed by a licensed inspector; it can take 2 to 3 hours and have an average cost of $400. The inspector will check the main systems of the house, such as AC / Heater, plumbing, electricity, plus the roof and attic and crawl space (if there are available) and write a report on the condition of the house so the buyer and this document can be used to require any repairs to the seller, request for concessions toward repairs or simply for the peace of mind of the buyer that the house has no major problem.
Note: If the house will be financed, a wind mitigation report and 4 point inspection report are suggested as well, that will provide the lender more information about the condition of the house and can also provide you a discount on the home insurance. If the house was built before 1978, there is a lead based paint test that some home inspectors offer as well in the package
Are you looking to buy a house and need assistance? Give me a call, will be happy to guide you.
Clarisa Moody
813 446 2003
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