A home inspection is an essential part of any real estate transaction. Many people believe they don’t have to attend the inspection. They are denying themselves the right and obligation to make informed decisions about the property by not attending the inspection.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 reasons that a home buyer should attend a home inspection
1- Get a feeling for your home
Most people only spend 15-20 minutes touring a property before making a decision to make an offer or to pass. A home inspection takes between 2 and 4 hours, so you will have more time to get a feel for the house and surrounding area.
2 – Get to know your neighborhood better
The home is the focus of a home inspection. Home inspections do not include aspects of the surrounding neighborhood, neighbors, or general location. These things can only be understood by you personally, and that is only possible when you are in the house.
A couple had seen their house on Saturday and made an offer. They discovered that the next-door business was extremely loud when they returned for inspection on Tuesday. They had never experienced what it was like to live at the house during the week. A report would not include noise from neighbours. After hearing the noise coming from the neighboring building, they realized this wasn’t the right home for them. You can also see other aspects such as traffic and neighbors barking dogs.
3. Immediately inform the inspector about any particular concerns.
Your IM Home Inspector will inspect the house in great detail, but it is nice to be able to address any concerns you may have before they arrive. Maybe you noticed something while you were looking at the house. Perhaps there are certain items that you care more about than others. An inspector can be more helpful if you have a brief conversation before the inspection starts.
4 – See cosmetic items
While the home inspector will take many photos, the inspection report won’t mention any cosmetic. The report will not include information about the color of the carpet. The report will not include carpet in the child’s bedroom and wood flooring in primary bedroom. This is because it is important to consider style and aesthetics. The report will not include information about whether or not the bathroom tile matches other tiles in the house. Reports will not include information about crown molding, whether it is present or absent. These items do not have any bearing on safety or functionality. It is vital that you go to the inspection to inspect these items.
5 – Find out where the most important things are located
You will be able to find out where the most important items are during a home inspection in thousand oaks. You will find the location of the main water shutoff, the electrical panel, and the gas meter. It is also possible to view which light switch controls what. You can also see where the thermostat is. This is your chance learn more about your new home.
6 – Better understand your report
Although an IM Home Inspection report should be simple to read, it can feel long and overwhelming. You will gain a better understanding of the report by attending the inspection and talking to the inspector. You can also discuss the findings with the inspector and get a better understanding of the report. The report will include photos but nothing beats seeing the defect in person.
7 – Ask your inspector questions
You will be able to walk through the inspection with the inspector at the end. They will discuss their findings and point out important items. People tend to ask more questions if they only see the end of an inspection than if they see the whole inspection. While you shouldn’t distract the inspector by asking questions about a different room, it is a good idea to ask questions as the inspector works through the inspection to gain broader insight into the home. It is your time and money, so you might as well make use of it.
8 – Check out your inspector’s work
Buyers love to see how hard our inspectors work. This is why we recommend that they attend the home inspection. Some inspectors just take a quick look around the house and then move on to the next inspection. IM Home Inspections does inspections that are thorough and relevant. You’ll see how hard our inspectors work!
9 – Your legal obligations under the Buyer and Seller Advisory
Your Relator will give you the California Association of Realtors SBSA form, also known as the STATEWIDE-BUYER and SELLER ADVISORY. This form states:
- It is important to conduct thorough investigations of the property both by you and with qualified professionals.
- You are strongly advised to investigate the condition and suitability of all aspects of the property. If you do not, you are acting against the advice of brokers.
- You have an affirmative obligation to take reasonable precautions to protect yourself… and to verify and verify any facts you are aware or have observed.
10 – Your legal responsibility to mitigate damages
You might discover something new after you move in to your house. This could be because the seller may have hidden it from you. You might also feel that the seller didn’t tell it to you or that the home inspector failed mention it in their report. Congress established the principle of mitigating damages long ago. The duty to minimize damages means that the injured party must take reasonable steps to reduce the severity of their injuries. You may notice a stain in the floor after you move in. It wasn’t mentioned by the seller, it was not reported by the agent and it isn’t on your report. It may feel as though someone is obligated to fix the floor. A judge might rule that you were allowed to inspect the house and examine the stain yourself. You are also responsible for it not being fixed.
