When buying a home, there are several inspections you should have performed before committing to such a hefty responsibility.  One of the most essential inspections I recommend is the general or structural Home Inspection.  A Home Inspection allows you to become more familiar with your new home, identify problems to be corrected on the home prior to closing, and be more informed about your purchasing decision.  The home Inspector’s job is to visually examine the home’s structural components and systems, providing information about their condition and functionality at the time of the inspection.  Here are a few guidelines to follow:

  • Hire only an Inspector that is state licensed and a member of a professional organization such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
  • Ask your Inspector to provide you not only with a detailed written report regarding the findings of the inspection on your home, but also a more complete reference manual that explains your home’s components, maintenance tips, & other useful infomation
  • A thorough inspection, depending on the size of the home you select, should take 2 - 3 hours; be wary of quick or “walk-through” inspections
  • Your Inspector should be wlling and able to explain, evaluate and demonstrate issues that he finds with your home, and should be willing to answer questions for the agent working with the seller of the home you have chosen
  • Try to attend the inspection yourself, so the Inspector can demonstrate any issues he finds with the home and discuss them with you there on site 
  • Make sure the Seller clears access in advance to all areas you want to be inspected; this ensures the Inspector spends his time productively on the structure and minimizes the chance that important issues are missed because of obstructed areas

When you use Great Triangle Homes - The Shuping Advantage Team at Keller Williams Realty to assist you with your home purchase, we will arrange for your home inspection.  We are committed to providing Buyers with only the most professional service providers in the area - so you can rest assured that your real estate transaction is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.  If you are thinking of beginning the search for your next home and want professional guidance each step of the way, as well as expert negotiations to save you money, give us a call at 919-951-1945 or contact us at GreatTriangle Homes.com. You can learn about our services and how we benefit home buyers on our website at www.GreatTriangleHomes.com