3 Tips To Help Understand The Home Inspection Process

Home inspections are necessary, but sometimes overwhelming part of the of the home buying process. A home inspection is essential for any home property purchase because it will ensure that your new home is safe to live in. By doing your due diligence, you are protecting yourself by getting all of the information that you need to make an educated decision before you decide to buy the new house. Here are 4 tips to totally understand the house inspection process. Balboa Realty, the leaders in Orange County Property Management are here to help you every step of the real estate way. 

Find a Reputable Home Inspection Company

Although it may be tempting to choose the home inspection company that offers the cheapest price for their services, avoid this at all costs because it will just end up costing you more in the long run. Finding a company with a good reputation and well trained inspectors is key. You'll want to find a company that uses all of the latest technology, up to date equipment, and have years of experience. Read reviews of companies online or ask the company to provide you letters of recommendation.

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Be Present

If possible, have one of the members of your family available to go to the new home when the inspector is conducting the inspection. Showing up shows that you are truly involved in this process and really care about the home. It's also a good idea to be there so that you can discuss the report  in full. Sometimes an inspectors notes are unclear and sound worse than it actually is. Let the inspector do their job and don't interrupt them while they are looking around the house. When the inspection is done, feel free to ask the inspector any questions you may have and they will be happy to answer them.

Understand The Inspection Report

At the end of the inspection you'll receive detailed report summarizing the home's current condition. You will not receive a "Pass" or "Fail" mark because homes don't actually pass or fail a home inspection as many might have thought. Think of it as more of a report of varying degrees of a checklist they use to thoroughly look over the inside and outside of a home. Once the inspection is over and you have a full inspection report you can then make an educated decision on whether to proceed with purchasing this new house.

Published on Monday, June 19, 2017