Home / Property Inspection

Property Inspection

Why a Buyer Needs a Home Inspection

A home inspection gives the buyer more detailed information than an appraisal - information you need to make a wise decision. In a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth unbiased look at your potential new home to:

• Evaluate the physical condition: structure, construction, and mechanical systems
• Identify items that need to be repaired or replaced
• Estimate the remaining useful life of the major systems, equipment, structure, and finishes

What Goes Into a Home Inspection

A home inspection gives the buyer an impartial, physical evaluation of the overall condition of the home and items that need to be repaired or replaced. The inspection gives a detailed report on the condition of the structural components, exterior roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, insulation, ventilation, air conditioning, and interiors.

Be an Informed Buyer

It is your responsibility to be an informed player. Be sure that what you buy is satisfactory in every respect. You have the right to carefully examine your potential new home with a qualified home inspector. You may arrange to do so before signing you contract, or may do so after signing the contract as long as your contract states that the sale of the home depends on the inspection.

For more information on Property Inspection, check out these important resources:

Property Inspection PDF

US Department of Housing and Urban Development