By Admin Wednesday July 14, 2021
A pre-purchase home inspection is a real estate equivalent of a test drive. It shines a light on your potential home’s shortcomings and helps determine whether the property is worth the asking price—or worth buying!
A thorough inspection uncovers defects, draws attention to damages, exposes faulty systems, and highlights areas where issues can materialize in the long run. This could include structural issues, water damage, or health hazards like mold or asbestos.
Investing in a home is a big deal, so you need to know exactly what you’re getting into before you sign on the dotted line.
Here are some other reasons why a pre-purchase home inspection is essential:
A structurally weak building could require major construction work down the road or can even be a safety hazard for your family. A pre-purchase home inspection helps you bring these structural and safety issues to light.
In addition to inspecting the property’s structural integrity, a professional home inspector will check for safety and health hazards. If you purchase a residential property that has potential issues, you may end up paying for more construction and repair costs in the near future.
A home inspector also looks for hidden defects like:
After the pre-purchase building inspection, the home inspector presents you with a detailed and consolidated report of all the issues, saving you from unforeseen repair costs. This allows you to put together a budget for necessary repairs.
Once the contract is signed, you will have to deal with the damages and repair costs associated with the property. While investing in a house means investing in future repairs and maintenance, but if you find these defects before closing, you can use them to negotiate the price with the seller.
In some scenarios, the seller may agree to fix these damages themselves or knock a considerable amount off the property’s price to account for repair costs.
Our home inspectors serving Southern New York State and Long Island, including Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island can help you protect your investment with an unbiased analysis of your property’s condition and the problems associated with it.
Our pre-purchase home inspection services can keep you from hefty unplanned expenses and give you the opportunity to invest with confidence!
Get in touch with our team of home inspectors right away.
Reach out to us upon putting an offer on a new home. We will connect with you at our earliest to schedule a date for the home inspection and discuss your requirements. If we are unable to schedule an inspection on your preferred date, we’ll work out to pick another available date at your convenience.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding the inspection, please feel free to contact us. We’ll be ready to address all your concerns.
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Clear Sight Inspections is a veteran-owned company. We aren't afraid of a little hard work, and we are willing to put in the effort no matter the circumstances. Through our home inspection services, we continue to serve our community and put that experience to work for you.