WHY GET AN INSPECTOR FOR MY NEW HOME?
June 29th, 2009 categories: Market Trends
Most people buy a “used home.”–it’s just plain easier. In Chicago existing homes are usually considerably larger than the newly built homes–single family, townhouse or condo–this is just generally true. New is smaller for the same dollar amount. Don’t let the look of new carpet and the smell of fresh paint deceive you. They make the home attractive and easy to move into and they may be the least of your worries. What really matters is the guts of the home–the appliances, age and condition, and if you have them, the heating and air conditioning units.
An inspection is a necessity in my book–especially for first time home buyers. Your inspector should be able to tell you about the age and condition of your appliances, your water heater, furnace and air conditioning units. A good inspector can also tell you the life expectancy of all these items, too. With that knowledge you can forecast when you will have to buy replacements.
Your home inspector should be totally objective and provide a quality report. A good home inspector will be available after the inspection for follow-up questions. The cost of the inspection can vary–don’t make a choice based on cost alone.
Need someone to help you find a new home to be inspected? Please call me at 312-981-2360 (direct), or cell phone (312-607-1306). E-mail works too!
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