Importance of a Home Inspection

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Should I spend the money to get a home inspection before purchasing a new home? This question is questioned more by clients who are really low on money they have to spend toward the purchase. I stress that a home inspection report can help them make an informed decision about whether they can truly afford to buy the home. So as a rule I always suggest that we get expert advice about the true condition of the home the buyer is thinking about purchasing.

Home inspections are very beneficial, some clients think they may be a little costly but you must look at the big picture. Would you not rather invest $500-$600 in inspection to find out if you really want to invest 100's of 1000's of dollars on a house? If the inspector finds major problems you will get out of the contract and save a lot of money by not purchasing a “money pit”. If the inspector only discovers minor and maintenance issues you can look at the home inspection as a fact-finding (honey do checklist) that you will spend the first year working on to make sure that you are protecting your purchase. All in all I think home inspections are a very good purchase in your investment and your satisfaction as a new home owner.

Most Realtor's have had a lot of experience working with home inspectors. You want to make sure you choose the right inspector for your house. Make sure they have had the professional training associated with home sale inspections and also make sure they will give you a comprehensive report of their finding. A professional home inspection will help you to buy your new house with the confidence that you are making a wise investment.

A good home inspector such as Solid City Inspections will look at the major components of the home. In the event that access can be obtained they should even inspect the attic area and crawl space of the home. Most great inspectors will require between 3-4 hours to complete a good inspection and many will give you the written report immediately after the inspection with photos of aspects of concern.

The best benefit of getting a home inspection using Solid City Inspections is that you have written proof to take back to the seller concerning the true condition of the home. Here's your opportunity to either re-negotiate the sale price or get the seller to make some repairs before the closing.

Home inspections may also be very helpful to sellers before listing their house.

If you are in the middle of buying a home or looking at a home sometime in the near future the topic of a home inspection will come up. Do you need one? Are you required to have a home inspected. In some cases the answer then is yes. Some cities require that a home be inspected if it is being purchased by means of land contract. However in many cases the answer is no, it isn't mandatory.

Financial organizations may require specific inspections not covered by a basic home inspection. These often required inspections are, well and septic, gas line inspection and warranty and of course a termite inspection.

With Solid City Home Inspections you can be assured you are receiving a thorough and truthful home inspection. Call the pros at Solid City Inspections today for your Long Island Home Inspection, Nassau County Home Inspection, Suffolk County Home Inspection, andNew York Home Inspection needs.