Congratulations! You’ve been looking for your Dreamhouse and you’ve finally found it! Everything about it is Perfect. You’ve made your offer, and by the grace of God it was accepted.
Now it’s time for you to schedule your Home Inspection, but in the back of your mind you’re thinking that nothing could possibly be wrong with such a Beautiful home, and the last thing you want to do is have it inspected and find something wrong with it… right?
Not really! Your home is an investment, and just like any other investment, you want to make sure that it’s healthy and sound. Whether it has issues or not you need to know before you spend that kind of money on it. Whether you’re paying 50 Thousand or 5 Million, it’s YOUR hard earned money and eventually will be your home. You owe it to yourself to inspect your future investment.
You wouldn’t buy an expensive used car without at least taking it for a test drive and having a Mechanic look at it first right?
Jenny, Jenny, Who can I turn to?
There are a lot of Home Inspectors out there, and choosing the right one can seem daunting. Do your research. Ask for referrals from your friends, family, and your Real Estate Agent. Real life experience feedback is an excellent way to learn more about who to choose.
You’ll want to choose one that has extensive experience in not only Home Inspections, but preferably in the home construction industry as well. Because they understand the house as a whole, they’ll be more likely to be able to identify sights, sounds, and smells present on the day of inspection.
According to Keith Nauroth at Granite Mountain Home Inspections, whether your dream home is a new build or not, a home inspection typically costs on average of $450. At just a fraction of the overall home cost, it more than pays for itself by potentially pointing out important repairs that could cost thousands if left undiscovered.
Your Home Inspector will perform a thorough Non-Invasive inspection on everything that a normal home build would cover in an effort to identify any potential issues. Oftentimes the majority of the issues discovered are classified as safety issues, and should be addressed immediately.
Keep in mind though that in addition to the standard Home Inspection, primary systems such as Septic, Sewer, Well production and performance, Solar, Pools & Spas, and Low voltage systems should be inspected by a professional specifically trained in that trade.
Take the time provided to you according to your contract to get those inspections and do your Due Diligence. Read your Buyer Advisory that is provided by your Real Estate Agent and ask Lots of Questions!
Finding your Dreamhome is exciting. Making sure your Dreamhome won’t turn into a nightmare is crucial.
For more information about Granite Mountain Home Inspections, call Keith at (928) 848-8004
For help finding your Dreamhome or for a Copy of the Buyers Advisory, call me, Your Real Estate Concierge at (928) 848-8830
