Why Hire a Home Inspector?

Purchasing a home is one of the largest, most important purchases you will make.  When you are looking for a home and find the one that fits your individual needs, you instantly form an emotional attachment to the house. You start planning how to decorate, where to place furniture, etc.

A home inspection provides an unbiased opinion about the condition of the property by a trained professional. 

A professional inspector will make the sale progress smoother and ease concerns of both the seller and buyer.

A home inspector's purpose is to reduce the amount of risk involved in real estate transactions.  A home inspector will not eliminate all the dangers but should identify problems that the average consumer may not recognize.  An inspection will make you better informed of a home's condition.

Everything you see here Should be on an Inspection Report

OVER 400 INSPECTION POINTS!

Foundations, Roofs & Gutters, Exterior Walls, Doors & Windows, Attic Insulation, Porches & Decks, Sidewalks & Driveways, Plumbing & Fixtures, Heating & Cooling Systems,Water Heater, Electrical Fixtures, Switches & Receptacles, Attic, Basement & Crawl Spaces, Electrical Service Panel, Floor Structures, Walls and Ceilings, Kitchen Appliances, and more!

Radon, Carbon Monoxide, Asbestos, Mold, Lead Paint, & Water Quality all require special laboratory testing. These items are not normally included in a Home Inspection unless you pay a collection and laboratory fee.

 

Pre-Listing Inspections

Thinking of selling your home? Do yourself a favor and have it inspected first! It has been proven that you can save both time and frustration by having a pre-listing inspection done. You may ask "Why is that???" Well, Consider this: After you have lived in a home for a while, you become accustomed to some small imperfections. It is human nature to forget about them because you have lived with them for a period of time. These imperfections might "jump out" at a potential buyer and become a deal breaker. A professional home inspector will find these imperfections so you can make an educated decision whether to invest a little time and money to fix them.

With a Pre-Listing Inspection, the homeowner can have some control over repair costs to make the home more appealing. For Example: A buyers home inspector represents the buyer only. If he inspects you home and says the HVAC is not operating properly, it is not pushing enough cool air to adequately cool the house, the buyer might request an allowance to replace the entire HVAC system.

In today's market, the buyer has a lot of leverage and will try to "push the envelope" because the housing market is getting slower.

If you had a pre-listing inspection, it gives you time to have the system analyzed by an a HVAC professional. In some cases, a "system tune up" may have the system operating more efficiently and the inspector will not highlight the HVAC as an issue. If the HVAC professional recommends a replacement, ask for an estimate. Be sure to tell him you want to consider it for a week or so and will compare prices of other companies. You can get more than one estimate and accept the low bidder. This SHOULD bring down the cost due to the competitive bidding process.

Disclosure Laws - Florida statute requires you to inform buyers about known deficiencies. If you know you have leaks, broken pipes, nonstandard electrical, or other pre existing conditions, you are obligated to inform prospective buyers in your disclosure. If you decide not to make needed repairs, you should provide a list of known deficiencies on your "sellers disclosure list" and sell the home AS IS. An accurate disclosure tells potential buyers that you already know about specific problems and have considered them when determining your selling price.

Wind Mitigation Inspections

EVERYONE LIKES TO SAVE MONEY! With Insurance prices climbing at exorbitant rates, it is good business and common sense to get as many discounts as you can on your homeowners insurance. Insurance Companies that sell insurance in Florida are being required to offer discounts to homeowners that have had their home inspected and made required modifications to make their home more hurricane resistant.

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) has a certification program for inspectors. The inspector will provide a list of things that can be done to retrofit your home. After you make these modifications, you should be eligible for discounts on your windstorm insurance portion of your homeowner's insurance. Built-Write Certified Home Inspection Service has completed this course and holds a certification to perform wind mitigation inspections.

 

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