Should You Remove A Home Inspection From An Offer?
What is a home inspection? It is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a property.
Should you remove a home inspection condition from an offer? Yes or No?
Buying a house is the largest purchase you will ever make. It makes sense that you want to know it’s in good shape. A home inspector will do his or her best to give you an overview of what they can see in the house. Any obvious problems should be quickly spotted and fixed.
If you find yourself competing against other offers you will have to decide if you wish to keep this condition or not. If you decide you are going to remove it from your offer, what should you do if you get the house?
Dan Steward, President of Pillar to Post Home Inspections said “If you really feel you need to go this route, we suggest you immediately call in a home inspector after closing. If there are minor issues, a home inspector can spot them and the problems can be fixed and eradicated before they become not so minor problems.”
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors offer the following tips for new homeowners
- Insulation is often lacking in a home’s attic. Have a professional determine if more should be added.
- Soot builds up in chimneys quickly. A certified chimney sweep should be hired to routinely clean your chimney to prevent buildup.
- Electrical outlets we have are sometimes incapable of handling the large amount of gadgets we now throw at them. Consult a certified electrician to install additional outlets to handle the increased load.
- Plants too close to a home’s siding can cause moisture damage and premature wear.
- Make sure down spouts are away from the house
- Roofs don’t last forever. When purchasing a home, consult a professional home inspector to determine both the age and condition of the roof. Even if you already bought the home, it’s good to know what shape of the roof is in right now.
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