Value of a Home Inspection

A very important step in the process of buying a house is the home inspection. This usually takes place shortly after the acceptance of an offer and is usually initiated and paid for by the buyer. A typical home inspection costs costs between $250 & $400 depending on the size of the home.

The primary focus of the home inspector is to evaluate the "bones" of the house and present the buyer with an analysis of the home in question on a room by room basis as well as the outside - front, back and sideyards. The inspector prepares a report complete with pictures and recommendations on items in question. This report is usually the basis for any request for repairs made to the seller by the buyer. The seller must decide which if any of the requests to act on.

These days more and more sellers are being proactive and having a home inspection done on their own property as they prepare for the sale of their home. This approach allows the seller to deal with the issues on their own timetable and it avoids unexpected surprises that could potentially prevent a deal from going through after it is in contract.

Buying or selling a home is a huge task and the value a home inspection provides is highly recommended.

Keeping up with my better half

Dear Kim

I have to say you set a high bar with your real estate moment. Looking over your postings I see great value in your insights. In my desire to "keep up with the Joneses" (I was a Jones first ya know), I pledge to chronicle my own adventures as a professional realtor.

The most important value we have to offer to our clients is the daily experience we have in "the trenches". Since the market changes on a daily basis it is our responsibility to keep our clients up to date with the market so we can provide professional guidance that results in informed decisions.

Your partner in life,

Scott