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Home inspections
Before you buy a home, one of the things you should do is to have it checked out by a professional
home inspector.
Home inspection
Determining which inspections you need is generally a matter of observation and knowledge of conditions and circumstances
in a particular area and neighborhood. Your real estate agent is an excellent source of information regarding the inspections
appropriate for your house.
the physical inspection includes the roof, chimney, plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical and gas and other accessible
areas. the written report includes recommendations for repair and for further inspection by a specialist in the particular
field. the buyer customarily pays for this inspection; however, it is always negotiable.
Other common inspections
• well and septic
• Hazardous materials
• zoning & building permit
• compliance
• structural engineering
• energy audit
Inspections & invoices in escrow
Your real estate agent will notify the Escrow officer to determine if inspections and work performed will be paid through
escrow.
Consider having a home inspection at the time you list your house. Pre-inspected homes typically move faster from offer to
close of escrow, an average of ten days quicker. With a home inspection in hand, you and your real estate agent can determine
in advance which items you would be willing to address. in addition, you will have a better idea of the list price of your home
given the overall condition.
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