Four Things to Know about a Home Inspection Report

A home inspection report is a detailed analysis of the building’s interior and exterior components including roof condition, appliances and systems operation, plumbing assessment and other areas inside and outside. It should be performed by a certified home inspector and while the buyer is generally the party that hires (or requests) this action to be done, sellers can get ahead of the process and have one performed before they put the home on the market.

Buyers should use the home inspection report as a way to protect themselves from unexpected large expenses like having to replace a roof or air conditioning unit within the first year or couple of years.  Most walk-through early in the process can identify obvious issues which can then be discussed and negotiated between the parties; however, the inspector looks deeper and will typically spend a couple of hours at least checking the various areas and items on the list.  

This report should be carefully reviewed by the buyer so they can determine if the home meets their expectation or if there are problems that would halt the process. Dana Point homes for sale are expected to have this done at some point in the negotiation process by a local reliable inspector who can easily schedule a visit once the request has been made.

Sellers may consider hiring a home inspector on their own before putting the house up for sale to help them identify easy corrections that can be made or large issues that they were unaware of. It is in the seller’s best interest to make as many corrections and updates as possible so that the buyer’s home inspection will be minimal and contain no surprises. If there is an expensive replacement that the seller does not want to take care of then they can disclose this upfront so the buyer is aware of the issue and avoids hassle later on in the process.  

Corona del Mar homes for sale are some of the nicest in the area and in excellent condition but even for these homes, experienced realtors will always recommend that the buyer have an inspection performed. Remember that home inspectors are hired by the buyer but they don’t work for him/her, instead their mission is to identify any and all issues that exist within their area of inspection, note them and present the information in the report. It is up to the recipient (either buyer or seller) to make the best use of this data to protect themselves and make a smart financial decision.

If you purchased a home without having an inspection performed then it is a good idea to have one conducted immediately so you can get an honest evaluation of its current condition. This will allow you to know what repairs need to be done and you can schedule them when it works within the budget and calendar. Make sure your future home is beautiful inside and out by hiring a qualified home inspector to come out as soon as possible within the buying process.

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