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| Dave Shockley, Managing Broker, Real Estate III - West Office, Charlottesville, Virginia. cell 434-242-1769 |
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INSPECT, INSPECT, INSPECT!
The value of a home inspection
can not be overstated!
Many home purchasers, either in their desire to save the $200 -$500 that a good inspection costs,
or due to lack of knowledge, have spent enormous sums of money on repairs that a good home
inspector would have caught !!
Any offer to purchase you make should be contingent on satisfactory results from the home
inspection !
Not only will you sleep much better knowing your home is sound but a professional inspection
knowing your home is sound but a professional inspection can give you "an out" from a contract on
a defective house. If the contract is written contingent on an acceptable inspection, any defects in
the home must be either repaired or monetarily compensated for. If you are not satisfied, you have
the option to withdraw from the contract.
Inspections are designed to disclose defects in the property that could materially affect its safety, its
live- ability, or resale value. They are not designed to disclose cosmetic deficiencies (an interior
wall needs touch up painting). You will need to determine on your own those types of items that
will need attention.
Don't wait until you have placed an offer on the home before you begin the search for a good home
inspector. (We can recommend several good ones on whom we rely for our buyers). Our
preferred inspector is Inspector Homes (Bob Anderson), who does a great job.
Remember also there will be a time limit in the contract designating when the inspection must be
COMPLETED ! This is typically between 7 and 14 days after the contract is written. If you start
searching for an inspector at that point and can not find an acceptable one to schedule it within the
time frame you will only have two choices: go with an inspector who is not your 1st choice or run
the risk of running past the deadline for the inspection. Remember then you will have NO chance
to void the contract or have the seller take care of the deficiencies.
So remember,
INSPECT, INSPECT! INSPECT!
We are here to help you with this process and make sure our
buyer clients get the best service possible.
Any concerns or questions just Contact Dave
The value of a home inspection
can not be overstated!
Many home purchasers, either in their desire to save the $200 -$500 that a good inspection costs,
or due to lack of knowledge, have spent enormous sums of money on repairs that a good home
inspector would have caught !!
Any offer to purchase you make should be contingent on satisfactory results from the home
inspection !
Not only will you sleep much better knowing your home is sound but a professional inspection
knowing your home is sound but a professional inspection can give you "an out" from a contract on
a defective house. If the contract is written contingent on an acceptable inspection, any defects in
the home must be either repaired or monetarily compensated for. If you are not satisfied, you have
the option to withdraw from the contract.
Inspections are designed to disclose defects in the property that could materially affect its safety, its
live- ability, or resale value. They are not designed to disclose cosmetic deficiencies (an interior
wall needs touch up painting). You will need to determine on your own those types of items that
will need attention.
Don't wait until you have placed an offer on the home before you begin the search for a good home
inspector. (We can recommend several good ones on whom we rely for our buyers). Our
preferred inspector is Inspector Homes (Bob Anderson), who does a great job.
Remember also there will be a time limit in the contract designating when the inspection must be
COMPLETED ! This is typically between 7 and 14 days after the contract is written. If you start
searching for an inspector at that point and can not find an acceptable one to schedule it within the
time frame you will only have two choices: go with an inspector who is not your 1st choice or run
the risk of running past the deadline for the inspection. Remember then you will have NO chance
to void the contract or have the seller take care of the deficiencies.
So remember,
INSPECT, INSPECT! INSPECT!
We are here to help you with this process and make sure our
buyer clients get the best service possible.
Any concerns or questions just Contact Dave
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