The reasons you need an inspection:

Price Discovery

No two homes are alike and the market is always fluctuating.  But if you’re guessing about the condition of the home, it’s especially difficult to set a value.  A home inspection isn’t a box to check on a form.  The inspection provides an expert view into the condition of a home, and as such, the inspection is an essential element of price discovery.

It’s Complicated

A modern home is a complicated mix of systems.  We expect a home to reliably keep us warm and cool and dry.  It supplies hot and cold running water.  The home is supplied with explosive natural gas, and deadly electrical voltage extends throughout.  The home must manage wastewater and the hot, poisonous combustion gasses it generates. Concerns are amplified with an older home as building requirements have changed drastically over time.  Retrofitting modern systems into an older home can be challenging and shortcuts are too common.  An older home will be marginalized by improper maintenance, lack of craftsmanship and poor quality installation of upgrades.  There are serious safety and financial issues at stake!  I will search high and low to protect you and your investment.

Smart Buyers do Their Homework

In business it’s called due diligence – Gathering all of the available information to ensure that it’s a fair deal.  Experts agree: a home inspection is an important step in protecting your investment.