When a
seller is going to transfer his property to the buyer, one of the most
important steps involved in the completion of the deal is inspection of your
house. Inspection of a house or property is very necessary irrespective of its
type. In most of the States, it is mandatory to have your house inspected
before you finalize any deed on transfer of the property.
Why Home Inspection is Necessary:
There
are various reasons why home inspection is necessary. One of the reasons is
demand of the buyers. Almost all of the buyers are unaware of the conditions of
the property. They do not know what material is used in the building, who was
residing in the building, how many days was it kept closed etc. It is right of
a buyer to know about all possible factors of the house.
Dean
Graziosi suggests all of the buyers to ask the seller for an inspection report.
An inspection report of the property will give a clear cut representation of
the house. An inspection report makes it easier for the buyer to evaluate what
kind of repair and maintenance works are needed. The report will lower any risks
and uncertainties associated with purchase of the unknown property.
If you
are owner of a house and you do not intend to sell the house for a while, home
inspection is essential in that case as well. Having your home inspected will
save any extra costs you might encounter in case there is some sudden repair
and maintenance required.
Dean
Graziosi is a real
estate expert.
He is a successful entrepreneur with more than two decades of real estate
experience. He is teaching novice and aspirants skills of real estate. Dean
continuously provides assistance to the people; currently he is living in Arizona.
Home Inspector:
Many
people leave entire process of inspection over home inspector; however it is
necessary that one must understand that there are almost 20,000 to 30,000
inspectors nationwide. Almost 1500 inspections are going on a time. In such
conditions leaving overall process on inspector will not benefit you. There are
a number of organizations that provide you home inspections with the help of
State licensed inspectors.
When you
are going to contact such organizations never forget to have a look on their criteria
for recruiting home inspectors. This will help you understanding quality of the
service they provide.
Home Inspection Checklist:
Before
hiring a home inspection have a look on the list below.
Following is given a checklist for your home inspection.
Structure:
·
Elements
used in construction
·
Construction
of structures of floor, walls, ceilings and foundation
Exterior:
·
Wall
covering, landscape, Grading
·
Elevation,
drainage, drive ways
·
Fences,
sidewalks, fascia, trim
·
Doors,
windows, lights, exterior receptacles
Roof and
Attic
·
Type
of roof construction
·
Framing
and ventilation
·
Flashing
and gutters
Plumbing
·
Identification
of the material used in the making of pipes
·
Identification
of the material used in the making of potables
·
Drain,
waste and vent pipe material identification
·
Toilet,
showers, sinks, Faucets, traps
·
No
sewer inspection
Systems
and components
·
Water
heater, furnace, air condition
·
Fireplace
and sprinklers, chimney and duct work
Electrical
·
Main
panel
·
Circuit
breakers
·
Types
of wiring and grounding
·
Receptacles,
exhaust fans
·
Light
fixtures and ceiling fans
Appliances
·
Dishwasher,
range and oven, built in microwaves
·
Garbage
disposal and smoke detectors
Garage
·
Slab,
walls, ceiling, vents, entry
·
Firewall,
garage door,
·
Openers,
light, receptacles
·
Exterior,
windows and roof
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