When purchasing a home, often after a home inspection you can have some more negotiating power. The seller may not even realize that are some of issues unless they had an inspection done recently. When you have an inspection done, you definitely can make better decisions. Do you still want to buy it  or if there are some major issues, how will you be compensated in the price for those issues. The other option, is to have the repairs done by the sellers prior to closing.

Not every home inspection will lead to money in your pocket from the purchase price though. Sometimes the home owner is aware and has reflected the purchase price to compensate for that already. Your Real Estate Representative  will help you decide if/when you should get compensation in the price for repairs that need to be done. Plus they know how much lower you can go without losing the home.

As a buyer, your Real Estate Representative will help you find a reputable Home Inspector. Most of the time an inspection is part of the condition of offer. This way if the report shows too much work than you are willing to deal with, you can back out of the offer.

You can save yourself a lot of headaches and heartaches if you insist on a home inspection. Not everything can be seen and even if you can, are you 100% sure you know the building codes to know if it needs replacing or repairing.

Do you want to know more about why or when to get a home inspection? Give me a call or send me an e-mail and I’d be more than happy to discuss it with you. My priority is my client and making sure they not only get the home of their dreams but that their dream home doesn’t turn into a nightmare.

Contact Irene today for additional information or a free market evaluation.