If you are considering the sale of your home in the not too distant future, you may want to think about a home inspection. Home inspections are not just for potential buyers. A home inspection can be a kind of checkup for your property. Think of it as the annual exam you may get from your doctor. The inspector can give you a blueprint for the condition of your home, its mechanicals, roof, appliances and other items.
A home inspector is not there to criticize, but to give you an honest and informed opinion on what repairs may need to be made now and in the future.
So, what does the inspector do? The inspector will go through your property with a fine tooth comb, climbing from top to bottom –going into the attic or crawl space. Specific areas of interest will include the electrical system, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and the roof. They will also look for such things as rotting wood, peeling paint, insect infestation, cracks in the basement walls and possible water damage.
All of the information gathered will go into a report that is handed to you. Recommendations will be made with concern to home maintenance, painting, cleaning, gutters, etc. Armed with such complete information, you can schedule repairs and be ready when it’s time to sell with full knowledge that you’ve done all you can to present your property at its very best.
A final rule is that inspectors should never offer to make the repairs themselves.
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Nancy Hankin
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