9 Home Inspection Tips For Buyers

When you’re buying a home, you want a house that is secure and safe. Something that’s not going to cost loads of money down the road like a bad used car. The problem is that homes can hide issues, both big and small, that can cost thousands of dollars. Sometimes problems pop up in a week, sometimes in a few months. You shouldn’t feel scared about losing out on thousands of dollars in repairs costs when buying a home. Buying a house should be freeing and enjoyable! So, how do you have confidence in a home that is worth its price and surety that huge repairs will not be needed? You need to start with a home inspection to have the freedom that buying a home should give you. We always recommend our clients get a home inspection because we want our clients to have the best investment in their home moving forward… part of that is making sure the home their buying is worth the price, so we highly recommend they start a home inspection. What if the inspection shows a lot of problems? Even when we have clients back out of a deal because inspections went south, they always end up finding something even better for their family. So, here are 9 tips to help you get the most out of your home inspection: 1) Make sure you have an inspection contingency in the contract 2) Mentally prepare for a full inspection 3) Attend the inspection - ask questions 4) Focus the post-inspection around the contract, not a wish list 5) Consider speciality inspections - radon, chimney, termite, well, etc 6) Trust your agent - in negotiations and referral 7) Don’t risk a deal over cosmetic fixes 8) Focus on red flag issues (roof, foundation, HVAC, or other costly issues) 9) Propose a solid post-inspection agreement with re-inspections (receipts and 24hr walkthrough) A house riddled with problems, big and small, will cost thousands of dollars down the road. And all the added stress of home issues will just compound the frustration you have. If you’re unsure of the condition of the home you’re wanting to buy and the possible future costs of repairs, you’ll want to ask your realtor for a recommendation for a home inspector. Then, follow the tips and your realtor’s advice. You want to trust your home inspection and realtor to guide you through the process so you can have certainty that your home is a good investment in your future. Hey, my name is Kyle and I'm a Mortgage Advisor serving Tennessee, Florida, and Ohio. My goal is to help you get a crystal-clear home loan that helps you win the house you love. If you're ready to create your home-buying plan, you can reach me through any of the ways below: https://winthehouseyoulove.com/ -- Legal -- NMLS# 1701021 Motto Mortgage Alliance https://www.winthehouseyoulove.com/ 8900 N. Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45414 Equal Housing Opportunity