| It is definitely very important to know the problems | | | | working electrical panel is definitely a "must have". I |
| that exist when purchasing a pre owned home and a | | | | really don't have to explain the importance of power |
| home inspection is good for a buyer or a seller. What | | | | in a home. Everyone needs power for basically all the |
| may look like a good buy may actually turn out to be | | | | things we do everyday, if a home doesn't have |
| a nightmare and it can potentially cost you thousands | | | | electric or a fully functioning electrical systems is |
| of dollars. Generally in a home inspection, when the | | | | basically useless. |
| inspector is working for the potential buyer... the | | | | 5. Structure - The structure of the home is crucial. |
| home inspector would come in and check the "5 | | | | Inspectors can see things that normal people can't. |
| Crucial Must Haves". This is the 5 main systems of | | | | You absolutely don't want to have a un-safe or |
| the home, if any of the five are un-safe, damaged or | | | | damaged structure. Don't think that a home can't just |
| not working properly it can become an outrageous | | | | fall over....because they can. A strong and solid |
| expense to the potential home buyer. | | | | structure is by far a "must have" and structural |
| 1. Roof - A good roof is definitely a "must have" on a | | | | issues are very expensive to fix. |
| pre-owned home. It's one of the most expensive | | | | When buyers go to look at houses they fall in love |
| systems in the house and a pain to replace. Most | | | | with what they think is important - the color scheme, |
| buyers don't think too much about it at first, but | | | | the school district, and the layout of the house. |
| when they move into a home with a leaky roof....they | | | | However, without getting the house checked out by |
| will soon see the expenses and damages that can | | | | a certified home inspector they may getting deep |
| add up. A good roof is crucial. | | | | into a money pit. It benefits a seller too that a buyer |
| 2. Air Conditioning and Heating - All homes need some | | | | gets a home inspection done. Some sellers get a |
| sort of heat and a fully operating furnace or heat | | | | home Inspection prior to putting their home on the |
| source is absolutely a "must have" especially in colder | | | | market. They do this so they know if there are any |
| areas.. A faulty furnace can be un-safe as well as | | | | problems that can be resolved before the sale. |
| ineffective and some newer units cost $7000 - | | | | Even if a seller has got an inspection done on a |
| $10000. That is definitely a cost a new home buyer | | | | house, it is always recommended that a buyer still |
| does not want to dish out weeks after buying a new | | | | get one done for himself. It reduces the risk the |
| home. | | | | buyer has. It also reassures the bank from whom the |
| 3. Plumbing - Plumbing problems can always lead to | | | | buyer is getting financed. They know that their |
| bigger pluming problems. Though its generally | | | | investment is safe and it reduces the chances a |
| in-expensive to get plumbing repairs done to a home | | | | court has to get involved. If your going to buy a |
| a fully functioning plumbing system is a "must have" | | | | pre-owned home be sure the home has the crucial 5 |
| for pre owned home purchases. | | | | "Must Haves" and you can sleep well knowing you |
| 4. Electrical - The electrical box is one of the most | | | | have made a good decision and a good purchase. |
| important systems of a home and a safe and | | | | |