What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a physical examination of the property to identify material defects in the home. Home inspections should take about 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours. Home inspector should look at all the systems present with the property; structural integrity and safety issues should be a concern when purchasing a home. Klinger & Associates encourages everyone to have an inspection performed.
What systems, structures and components will be inspected? Foundations, basements, and under-floor area, exterior, roof coverings, attic area, and roof framing, plumbing, electrical system, heating and cooling system, fireplaces, chimneys and homes interiors. Eves, gates, pools, hot water heaters (new laws that may force you to update before selling) your home inspector should be able to advice you on new laws and requirements.
How should you prepare for a home inspection? As the seller you should have the property fully accessible, including items that may be blocking receptacles, and access points. Areas of concern are attics, electrical panels, closet spaces, garages, gates/ landscaping, water heaters. Remember to leave all utilities on until final walk-through is completed and buyer is satisfied with operating systems.
Inspector’s obligation to Homeowner Home inspector should respect your property. They are not to damage anything and leave the property the way they found it. Answer any questions you may have and provide you with a report on site.
What systems, structures and components will be inspected? Foundations, basements, and under-floor area, exterior, roof coverings, attic area, and roof framing, plumbing, electrical system, heating and cooling system, fireplaces, chimneys and homes interiors. Eves, gates, pools, hot water heaters (new laws that may force you to update before selling) your home inspector should be able to advice you on new laws and requirements.
Home warranties are a nice incentive to help a perspective purchaser feel at ease with the consideration of purchasing your home. Klinger & Associates recommends that you offer a home warranty to the buyers for 1 year. Many of the warranty companies also provide coverage for the seller while listed with a real estate professional. This service is affordable and very important to a purchaser. And will assist in getting top dollar for your home.
Klinger & Associates agent will provide you with different choices when it comes to choosing a Home Warranty company and Home Inspection company.