| While it is the case that many home buyers are | | | | before you sign any papers; even if the area that you |
| frantically trying to find an appropriate home to buy | | | | live in isn't known for insect infestations, your new |
| and get a binding contract signed as quickly as | | | | dream home could have rats or other vermin hiding |
| possible, it is important to not skimp on any of the | | | | away in it. This is usually a separate inspection from a |
| important steps that are imperative to ensuring that | | | | regular home inspection, because it requires a different |
| your home buying experience is not just a reaction to | | | | kind of expert; always hire the right kind of expert for |
| the tax credit running out at the end of the month. In | | | | the job. |
| particular, one very important step that no home buyer | | | | No matter what kind of home inspection that you're |
| should overlook is having your potential home | | | | looking for, it is a good idea to do some looking around |
| inspected. | | | | before hiring anyone to do it for you. Don't just take |
| A home inspection should always be a priority for | | | | your Realtor's recommendation on whom to hire to do |
| home owners; even if you are well acquainted with the | | | | a home inspection either; take the time to ask around |
| house that you are looking to buy, there can still be | | | | and make a good choice. |
| problems with it that you can't see. A good home | | | | All in all, no one likes to have a nasty surprise when the |
| inspector will be able to point out potential problems | | | | seasons change or there is a storm in your area and |
| that might very well not be evident to you or the | | | | find that the roof that looked just fine when they |
| present home owners; while some of these may be | | | | purchased a home actually leaks in a heavy rain or |
| deal breakers, other types of problems might just be | | | | that the basement has an insect problem. Skimping on |
| serious enough to be a bargaining tool for you to get a | | | | the basic preventative steps before you sign a |
| price down a bit. If you have specific concerns, let your | | | | contract could cost you much more than you would |
| home inspector know so that they can take an extra | | | | save by signing a binding contract without a proper |
| deep look at any potential problems. | | | | inspection! |
| Pest inspections are also a very good investment | | | | |