While a house inspection is a necessary step in the home buying process, you can use this time to your advantage. An inspector will show you important details about your potential new home — knowledge that can save you headaches later. The water heater is one such element. Overall Condition Accompany the inspector on her…
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In the long list of tasks to complete before closing the deal for a house, the examination is perhaps the most important. While all steps are necessary, the inspection of your home by a trained professional is a valuable source of information. Here is one sure way to get the most from a home inspection.…
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As a seller, you are not obligated to have your home inspected before you put it on the market. It’s still a good idea to do so, though. Being transparent about the state of your house with potential buyers can go a long way toward building a trusting relationship with them. Transparency Most people who…
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With uncertainty about when and if your property will sell, where you will live if it sells before you find a new house and whether you will get full asking price, the home selling process is stressful in and of itself. For most sellers, it becomes even more so when buyers’ inspectors begin to reveal…
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The expense and inconvenience of tests are radon myths that keep people from having their homes tested. Thankfully, radon tests do not cost an arm and a leg. Not to mention that these tests take at most a week to conduct with most of it spent waiting. For about $15, you can buy a short-term…
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Fewer things are more satisfying than owning a home. That said, you must make time to maintain your property properly to bring out its best. Here are five essential home maintenance tasks that help protect your home and your investment in it. Clean Your Gutters Gutters easily become clogged because you likely do not peek…
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Home inspection reports can serve as invaluable tools during the home buying negotiations process. It’s why an overwhelming 77% of potential buyers pay for inspections prior to closing the deal. Depending on the extent of an issue, a buyer may request — or a seller may offer — a credit on the home. This means…
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A home inspection is a necessary part of the process of buying a new residence. It can benefit you in multiple ways and help you become a more informed buyer. Here is an important way you can make the most of a home inspection and how it helps you. Join the Inspector Some inspectors like…
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