Have you ever wondered why you need a home inspection? Are you weighing your options to see if a home inspection is the right call for your home purchase? If so, you are in the right place!
Here at FBI Group, we have been doing home inspections on the Florida coast for over ten years. We hear questions all the time about whether getting a home inspection is worth it or if you skip getting the inspection, will everything turn out, okay?
While we can see the temptation, it really will save you time and money upfront to get a home inspection. To help you see the value of a home inspection and why it is the right decision for you, in this article, we will discuss some of the benefits of a home inspection, and by the end, you will be ready to take the next steps to schedule yours.
Benefits of getting a home inspection
A home inspection is a pivotal point in the home-buying process. It is the reality check and report card for how the house is performing and the condition it is in. Without a home inspection, you are taking a huge leap of faith as to the condition of the home and what surprises are waiting for you after you sign your contract. Ultimately, you need a home inspection for three reasons: it assures you of the condition of the home; it gives you negotiating power for any issues found, and it gives you leverage on your purchase timeline.
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1. Assurance of property condition
Here at the FBI Group, we take the phrase “your peace of mind is our priority” seriously. Getting a home inspection during your home-buying process can provide you with just that – peace. Your home inspection will inform you of the condition of the home, allowing you to be confident with your next steps in the home-buying process.
If some issues are found and they are minor homeowner maintenance issues, you can be confident knowing that those could be easily taken care of with little cost and stress attached. While if the home is in prime condition with no significant issues found, you can rest assured that you are not walking into any surprises. The confidence and peace of mind an inspection can provide are well worth the cost and time it will take to learn about the home.
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2. Negotiating power for issues found
Additionally, your home inspection will give you some negotiating power to have any issues fixed before closing. Sir Francis Bacon wrote that knowledge is power, and your home inspection will provide the negotiating power you need to make sure the home is in the condition you want. One of the benefits of a home inspection is that a list of recommendations ranging from cosmetic issues to potential safety hazards that need to be addressed in the home will be given to you.
With the information you obtain from your home inspection, you can then negotiate these issues being taken care of before closing on the home. If the home inspection reveals that the home needs a new roof, you will have documented evidence to bring to the seller to negotiate funds for a new roof or for a new roof to be put on before closing. Without a home inspection, these items would just be waiting for you to eventually find after you move in, which is not the kind of housewarming gift you want.
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3. Leverage on the timeline of purchase
With a home inspection sometimes major issues are found with a home and the homebuyer can feel defeated and trapped. One of the benefits of a home inspection is that it justifies you choosing to walk away from a sale because of the findings. For example, if your home is on a crawlspace and the inspection reveals severe foundation issues with the home exist, and the repair could take weeks; this is the perfect time to find that out!
Your home inspection is part of your due diligence period which will allow you to then take a deeper look into the topmost financial investment you will make in your life. This then allows you and your real estate agent to discuss what your next steps are, whether that is moving forward with the sale or moving on in your search for a home.
Your home inspection will give you peace of mind and clarity on what to do
There are some definite benefits to getting a home inspection during your home-buying process - ranging from making you feel good about your decision to empowering you to do what is right for you. Knowing what is going on in your new home is not something you want to take a chance on. If you are in Central or Southwest Florida and ready to schedule an inspection, complete our online form today!