Our home is the largest investment most of us will make in our lifetimes. Making sure the home we are purchasing or own is in proper condition can be vital. A home inspection is an evaluation of a homes condition by a professional. During an inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth and impartial look at the property you plan to buy. The Inspector Will:
- Evaluate the physical condition: the structure, construction and mechanical systems.
- Identify items that should be repaired or replaced.
- Inspect those difficult areas like the attic, and crawlspace.
It is important to understand the inspector is not an appraiser nor is he a code compliance officer. The appraiser usually works for the lending institution to insure the property has the required value to loan against. A code official works for a city or other governmental body and insures the local codes are being observed. A Home Inspector works for the client whether it be a buyer, seller, or home owner in the case of a maintenance inspection.
The most common Home Inspection is the buyers’ inspection. The Inspector becomes the buyers’ advocate and is there to report on the condition of the home his client wants to buy. The inspector is an independent, unbiased view of the home. The inspectors report can save the buyer thousands in repairs for hidden deficiencies and add peace of mind to their transaction.
When you make a written offer on a home, you should insist that the contract state that the offer is contingent on a inspection conducted by a professional inspector. You will have to pay for the inspection yourself, but it could keep you from buying a house that will cost you far more in repairs down the road. If you are satisfied with the results of the inspection, then your offer can proceed.
One of the main reasons a home sale transaction can fall apart, is the inspection. This happens when something unanticipated is discovered during the buyers’ inspections of the property, and the buyers and sellers can’t agree on a remedy. Why wait for the buyer’s inspector to find unknown defects (issues), hire your own inspector first. With the obtained knowledge you will be in the drivers seat. Simply disclose the deficiencies upfront, therefore eliminating stressful last minute negotiations.
A seller’s report is not meant to replace buyer’s inspections. It’s to uncover defects in advance so that the buyer’s inspections don’t become deal-breakers. The sellers pre-sales inspection helps in many ways:
- It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that defects won’t become stumbling blocks to a negotiation.
- It may reduce your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
- It may relieve a prospective buyer’s concerns and suspicions.
- It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as an active termite infestation if a pest inspection was requested.
Its always a major concern to the Real Estate Professional, what inspector can I refer to my clients? At Eastern WA Home Inspections we will work hard to earn your trust and confidence. We pull a thorough inspection so our mutual clients have the facts about the home they are buying. Customer service is our top priority; we are there for our clients and agents during and after the transaction. If you have questions or comments, you have our attention. Eastern WA Home Inspections along with the Pro-Sight superior proprietary inspection report, can make your job easier, and enhance your clients’ view of your professionalism.
The report has two summary sections, Comments and Issues. Comments are the more minor or easily fixed items and Issues are items that are safety related or larger in scope. This report was designed with the help of Real Estate Professionals, we asked, what would you like to see in an inspection report? As always, the inspection report is the permanent record of the home inspection. As a real estate professional you as well as your clients deserve this highly rated, easy to read report.
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