| One of the largest mistakes made in real estate is | | | | properly grounded and septic tanks (if any) are in |
| the purchase of a home before it has passes a | | | | working order. Also they should spend some time |
| proper and certified inspection. There are more | | | | checking the roof for leaks and strength. A thorough |
| reasons for this than can reasonably be explained in | | | | inspector can also check the yard and grounds for |
| such a short time so, the main reasons will be | | | | any drainage problems that may or may have |
| discussed here. Perhaps the foundational reason for | | | | occurred. This can directly affect the foundations of |
| having an inspection conducted before a home | | | | your home as proper drainage is essential. One of the |
| purchase is safety. You as the new owner should | | | | most important things that an inspector can check |
| know about every safety concern dealing with the | | | | for is mold so make sure you hire an inspector that is |
| home in question. This ranges from everything from | | | | educated and knowledgeable on the topic of mold in |
| the base of the foundation to the tip of the roof and | | | | the home. Its a regular thing that mold is overlooked |
| everything in between. You would not choose to live | | | | or mistaken for mildew. The two are certainly |
| in an unsafe home and this is the time to find out | | | | different and mold can have negative effects on the |
| how safe the home is. A good inspector will check | | | | health of the residents of the home. This is |
| every aspect of the home, the most important | | | | particularly evident in those with a compromised |
| aspects being the strength of the foundations and | | | | immune system or allergies and conditions such as |
| the structural integrity of the home itself. | | | | emphysema. |
| Inspectors also check to verify that the inner | | | | You can never be too careful in having your new |
| workings of the home are in proper working order. | | | | home inspected. It is worth the time and effort to |
| This refers to the electrical wiring, the plumbing | | | | find an inspector who will treat your home as if it is |
| system and all the related functionality that is | | | | their own. Get educated on the inspection process |
| associated with it. They can check to see if wiring is | | | | and don't settle for anything but the best. |