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BUYING A HOUSE? WHY HAVE AN INSPECTION?
Buying a home is a major commitment and probably the single largest
purchase you will make in your lifetime. Buying a home is somewhat like
buying a used car, you are never sure what problems the previous owner
has had.
This is no time to shop for a cheap home inspection. The cost of a home
inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional
cost of hiring a certified inspector is almost insignificant.
As a home buyer, you have recently been crunching numbers, negotiating
offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages and trying to get
the best deals.
Don’t stop now. Do not skimp on the home inspection process.
It’s rare that a home inspection, even of a brand new home, will reveal
nothing. Usually there’s something, even if it’s just a leaking faucet.
Even if repairs are found to be necessary, the cost of repair may far
outweigh the difference between value and selling price.
When you find the house that is right for you, you need to find a home
inspector to educate you about the condition of your new home. This is
commonplace and a wise decision, even when buying a newly constructed
home; the additional peace of mind that a professional home inspection
offers is invaluable.
A home inspection also points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as
the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After an
inspection, all parties have a much clearer understanding of the value and
needs of the property.
Buyers and sellers alike depend on an accurate home inspection to maximize
their knowledge of the property in order to make intelligent decisions before
executing and agreement for sale or purchase.
Buying a home is a major commitment and probably the single largest
purchase you will make in your lifetime. Buying a home is somewhat like
buying a used car, you are never sure what problems the previous owner
has had.
This is no time to shop for a cheap home inspection. The cost of a home
inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional
cost of hiring a certified inspector is almost insignificant.
As a home buyer, you have recently been crunching numbers, negotiating
offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages and trying to get
the best deals.
Don’t stop now. Do not skimp on the home inspection process.
It’s rare that a home inspection, even of a brand new home, will reveal
nothing. Usually there’s something, even if it’s just a leaking faucet.
Even if repairs are found to be necessary, the cost of repair may far
outweigh the difference between value and selling price.
When you find the house that is right for you, you need to find a home
inspector to educate you about the condition of your new home. This is
commonplace and a wise decision, even when buying a newly constructed
home; the additional peace of mind that a professional home inspection
offers is invaluable.
A home inspection also points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as
the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After an
inspection, all parties have a much clearer understanding of the value and
needs of the property.
Buyers and sellers alike depend on an accurate home inspection to maximize
their knowledge of the property in order to make intelligent decisions before
executing and agreement for sale or purchase.
WHAT IS A WHOLE HOUSE INSPECTION?
A whole house inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and
systems of a home, from roof to foundation. A home inspection report or home inspection service
is the equivalent of a physical examination from your doctor. When problems or symptoms of
problems are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation or remedies, making the
home inspection cost well worth it.
G&G Home Inspections offers a whole house inspection in which the report summarizes findings
from a visual inspection of the condition of the subject home’s heating system, central air
conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems; roof and
gutters, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, foundation and
masonry, basement or crawl space, and the visible structures of the home.
A whole house inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and
systems of a home, from roof to foundation. A home inspection report or home inspection service
is the equivalent of a physical examination from your doctor. When problems or symptoms of
problems are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation or remedies, making the
home inspection cost well worth it.
G&G Home Inspections offers a whole house inspection in which the report summarizes findings
from a visual inspection of the condition of the subject home’s heating system, central air
conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems; roof and
gutters, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, foundation and
masonry, basement or crawl space, and the visible structures of the home.
Testimonials:
“We hired G&G to do a pre-listing inspection and we were pleased with the overall inspection service. We have already
done a few things that they recommended.”- D.L. of Alliance
“G&G Home Inspections was hired by the buyer of my house and I liked the way they conducted the inspection so much
that I hired them to inspect our new house.” - B.H. of East Sparta
“ Very professional and courteous. They explained everything so I could understand.”- R.B. of Carrollton.
“We hired G&G to do a pre-listing inspection and we were pleased with the overall inspection service. We have already
done a few things that they recommended.”- D.L. of Alliance
“G&G Home Inspections was hired by the buyer of my house and I liked the way they conducted the inspection so much
that I hired them to inspect our new house.” - B.H. of East Sparta
“ Very professional and courteous. They explained everything so I could understand.”- R.B. of Carrollton.
WHAT REALLY MATTERS
Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is suppose to give you peace
of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a
short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports,
and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller’s
disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What
should you do?
Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations and minor imperfections.
These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories.
1.Major defects. An example of this would be structural failure.
2.Things that lead to major defects. A small roof flashing leak, for example.
3.Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy or insure the home.
4.Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electric panel box.
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can be corrected
inexpensively to protect both life and property ( especially in categories 2 and 4).
Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an
inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the
report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective. Do not kill your deal over things that do
not matter.
Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is suppose to give you peace
of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a
short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports,
and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller’s
disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What
should you do?
Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations and minor imperfections.
These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories.
1.Major defects. An example of this would be structural failure.
2.Things that lead to major defects. A small roof flashing leak, for example.
3.Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy or insure the home.
4.Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electric panel box.
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can be corrected
inexpensively to protect both life and property ( especially in categories 2 and 4).
Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an
inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the
report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective. Do not kill your deal over things that do
not matter.
PRE-LISTING INSPECTIONS
A pre-listing home inspection is intended to assist the sellers in better marketing of their home.
It aids the sellers to see their home through the eyes of a critical third-party before they put their
home up for sale. This type of inspection helps the sellers with maintenance and repair
suggestions, as well as, identifying possible problem areas.
Having a home inspected ahead of time helps in many other ways:
1.It helps price your home realistically.
2.It permits you to make repairs ahead of time.
3.It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern.
4.It may relieve prospect’s concerns or suspicions.
5.It may alert you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.
Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to
potential buyers
A pre-listing home inspection is intended to assist the sellers in better marketing of their home.
It aids the sellers to see their home through the eyes of a critical third-party before they put their
home up for sale. This type of inspection helps the sellers with maintenance and repair
suggestions, as well as, identifying possible problem areas.
Having a home inspected ahead of time helps in many other ways:
1.It helps price your home realistically.
2.It permits you to make repairs ahead of time.
3.It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern.
4.It may relieve prospect’s concerns or suspicions.
5.It may alert you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.
Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to
potential buyers
G&G Home Inspections, LLP
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