Why you should get home inspection when buying a home in Arizona?
Whether you are buying a home or selling a home, you should have a professional home inspection performed. A home inspection is an all-encompassing visual examination of the condition of a home. As home is one of the most important purchase one will ever make, a inspection is an inexpensive way to discover the overall condition of a home.
It is important to conduct a inspection to avoid a costly mistake by purchasing a property in need of major repairs. Even if you think you have found a “dream home” it is a home inspector’s responsibility to let you know that your “dream home” may not be just right.
What is home inspection?
A home inspection will look at the systems that make up the building such as:
- Structural elements, foundation, framing etc..
- Plumbing systems
- Roofing
- Electrical systems
- Cosmetic condition, paint and etc..
When should buyer get inspection?
Per Arizona Residential Resale Contract section 6a in Due Diligence, buyer has 10 days to do inspection after Contract acceptance, unless stated otherwise.
How much is home inspection?
Home inspection cost is varies by the size of the home and the complexity of the inspection. Older home tend to be more expansive. Typically inspection cost is ranging between $300 to $550 and more for larger home.
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Wood destroying organism inspection
Another inspection process a buyer may want to have before the purchase of a home would be a termite/wood destroying organism inspection. The inspector would check for signs of structural damage caused by wood destroying organism. Termite inspection is required by lender, if purchase with mortgage.
Bottom line
If you are buying a home, you need to know exactly what you are getting. A home inspection will definitely give home buyer peace of mind and put the buyer’s mind at ease that the home is in good shape. A home inspection, performed by a professional home inspector, will reveal any hidden problems with the home so that they may be addressed BEFORE the deal is closed.
You should require an inspection at the time you make a formal offer. Make sure the contract has an inspection contingency. Then, hire your own inspector and pay close attention to the inspection report. If you aren’t comfortable with what he finds, you should kill the deal.
When selling a home, seller may also request a inspection before the home is put on the market. This may assist the seller in setting a price, correct any issues with the home before it is put on the market, or merely having a pre-inspection report available for buyers informing them that the seller has nothing to hide.
Swee Ng, Realtor and Phoenix East Valley resident specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients’ best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dreams.
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