Inspections

Inspections

A home’s physical condition greatly affects its value. With the prices of houses today, it’s wise to have the home your planning to purchase carefully inspected before buying it. Not doing an inspection to save a few dollars could be the most expensive mistake you ever make.

Even though most states require that sellers and real estate agents make full disclosure to prospective buyers of all known mechanical, structural, and legal problems associated with owner-occupied property, it is still a good idea to have a property inspected by a professional.

Even if an inspector doesn’t find anything in need of significant repair, you will still sleep better knowing that one of the biggest purchases you will ever make is in good condition.

Inspections should be done on pre-owned homes and new homes. Just because a home is new doesn’t guarantee the home was properly built. Builders make mistakes, may be incompetent and may cut corners to save time and increase profits.

All properties need inspecting. Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, multi-family homes, and anything that has a foundation and roof.

Property defects come in two basic categories: patent and latent.

Patent defects are the one’s you can see. They are right out in the open, such as water stains, cracks, and roofs needing repair.

Latent defects are the one’s you can’t see. These types are usually behind walls, hidden under the house or in the attic, such as faulty wiring or termite damage.

You don’t need to be a property inspector to give a property a basic look over, but relying on a professional inspector is money well spent. The most common property inspection done on single-family homes are pest-control and an interior/exterior components.

Insects flourish in the warm climate of Texas. A pest-control inspection will check for property damage caused by wood-destroying insects and other organisms. Although homes made of wood or stucco are primary targets, even brick homes aren’t safe.

An interior/exterior components will cover such areas as the roof and gutters, plumbing, electrical work, heating and cooling systems, kitchens, baths, smoke detectors, and foundations.

Choosing an inspector means choosing someone you can trust to objectively and independently provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the home’s major systems and components—apart from anyone's interests other than your own.

The American Society of Home Inspectors is a professional association of independent home inspectors. All certified members have passed written exams as a prerequisite of membership. Members must also adhere to continuing-education and code of ethics.

Before buying your next home make sure you use an inspector that is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors.

If you are interested in selling or buying a home in North Texas, please take a moment to fill out the form below and you will be put in contact with a competent, professional Realtor® that can also refer you to an inspector.

Home Buyer / Home Seller Form

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If you have been considering the purchase of a new home, there are several distinctions between the DFW market and the national averages. Learn more about the DFW housing market at: DFW Housing Facts

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