We are buying our 1st home. What is done during the inspection.
Thanks for your help
2007-12-12 10:31:16 · 12 answers · asked by justintime 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Buyers should be present during a home inspection, not to be confused with a property apprasial, which is different.
During the home inspection, the inspector will check all of the systems for the home (electric, gas, water, heating/cooling) and the roof, walls, windows, doors, paint and floors. The inspector will look for indications that everything has been maintained in good working order or otherwise and prepare a report.
2007-12-12 10:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Select a reputable company. Make certain they have an effective bond! Then ask if you can join the inspector. Some inspectors will hurry the job and do a less effective examination if they are being watched closely. Others will be thorough and not mind your moderate interference that will lengthen the time required to complete the inspection. If you do not know what you are looking at or the potential consequences, your participation is not only worthless but may impede your legal rights should you need to sue a seller for a hidden defect. Your assistance in the inspection will be argued to be your waiver or acceptance of a defect you saw (but did not understand as a defect) or matter that should have alerted you to closer examination which would have led to a defect, known or unknown to the Seller. Your "help" might not only be unwise...it may cause you injury.
2016-04-08 23:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A house inspection provides a huge amount of peace of mind for a potential homeowner. Basically, your inspector will go through the property ensuring everything works and reporting any damage. Absolutely, you, the buyer should be there during this! This will give you the opportunity to see everything the inspector points out as possible concerns and ask all the questions you would need to ask.
Make your offer on the property contingent on a home inspection completed to your satisfaction ... the few hundred bucks you'll spend on the service is well worth it.
2007-12-12 10:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
everything and 1,000 % yes, YOU-the prospective buyers-- should be there!
EVERYONE on earth brings perspectives and values to communication and transactions.
The buyer's background will help
keep things on an even keel and
alert them to things needing attention
soon after closing!
turn on things, try things out.
walk everywhere, touch everything!
go outside to the back, sides and
look at the roof, ground and edges of
everything and water areas.
anything that needs attending you must spot it now if you want the
seller to pay for it!!
review everything SLOWLY--like
in slow motion in a movie.
assume NOTHING.
paint chips, cracks, small leaks
check any appliances, [make sure the
electricity and gas are on] and
flush all toilets and
turn on all faucets, etc.
ANYTHING you miss you pay for!
and pay extra for a home inspection with a paid "examiner" or whatever
they are called where you live
and buy new owner's insurance
on appliances. turn on the heater
and switch to ac and visa versa.
turn on the freezer and off and
whatever. check out antennas.
etc.
luck!
2007-12-12 10:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by kemperk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good inspector will be very busy and not able to answer questions. Make sure he checks ever thing? Most people don't have a clue. He will furnish a complete report. Then you can ask questions. He will want you to stay out of his way.
2007-12-12 10:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely be present if you can arrange it. As an agent, when my clients cannot be present, I make it a point to be there on their behalf. You will learn more about your new house if you are there with the inspector. He will be willing to point out things and discuss them with you to a certain extent. If you are not present, all you get is the examination with a few comments.
2007-12-12 10:39:36 · answer #6 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be there to make sure the inspector goes over everything. Also, they will explain any problems to you and you can ask any questions you have. This is one of the biggest purchases of your life, so don't cut corners!
2007-12-12 10:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way. You are paying for inparttial advice. Let them work and get the results later. You can always go back with them later to go over any questions.
Good Luck,
Mike Harbut
2007-12-12 10:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. You want to be there. Don't let anyone say you can't.
You want to see what the inspector is seeing. Plus the inspector will explain stuff to you.
2007-12-12 10:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be there to ensure the inspector checks everything needed and so he can tell you if anything needs work and show you any damages.
2007-12-12 10:38:18 · answer #10 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋