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Ann Smith 519.697.3544
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Do I Need a Home Inspection? By Ann Smith, Broker Exercising due diligence is imperative before closing a sale. Buying a house comes with an endless list of decisions. The house you’ve chosen may be perfect in all factors – the right location, an updated kitchen, and the number of bedrooms to fit your family – but you can’t overlook the value of a professional home inspection. Before you finalize the deal, include a contingency to your offer based upon a satisfactory professional inspection. It can be done in a matter of hours, depending on the size and complexity of the property, and will give you peace of mind in knowing you have made a good choice. And the cost, only a few hundred dollars, can save you exponentially in the long run. Moving can be stressful and you don’t want to wake up to discover that the plumbing in the new ensuite was installed incorrectly. Or that the “newer” roof leaks above your bed. Shop for a qualified home inspector by asking for referrals from your Realtor or from family and friends – but don’t make the mistake of choosing on price alone.
A qualified home inspector routinely deals with a plethora of properties – from just-built to heritage classics – and in varying states of maintenance or deterioration. Homes with hidden defects, even if they have been cleverly concealed, will be revealed so you can be assured you know what you’re getting into. Everything from the foundation to the roof will be examined and you’ll know up front if/when things need to be done.
Once you receive a detailed report, you can make an informed decision to sign off on the contingency or demand that needed work be completed…and both sides of the bargaining table will breathe a little easier. For more information, visit the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors.
Ann
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