Home Inspection Tips

By Leanne Paynter | 12:37 PM on Aug. 1, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog

As an experienced Realtor, one of the things I strongly recommend any buyer do within days of a seller accepting their offer is to hire a reputable home inspection company to inspect the property.  Even new homes can have construction defects so do not let the fact that it's a new house give you any assurance that nothing could be wrong with it.  Any number of items could need repair or replacement.  Typically, the home inspection period is 3-14 days (depending on the market) from the date the sales contract is fully executed.  Try to schedule the home inspection so that you or your representative can be present at the time.  Don't be afraid to ask questions of the home inspector, either during or after the inspection.  If you are unsure of which company to choose to perform the home inspection, you can check out the links on my sidebar to the two home inspection organizations that many inspection companies are listed with.  Below are links to a few articles on various aspects of home inspections that may assist you in some way when the time comes for you to schedule your home inspection:

Articles for further reading:

• Knowledge is Power When You Buy a House
• Dispelling Home Inspection Myths
• Hire an Inspector When You Buy New as Well as Old
• Buying?  Twelve Red Flags That Should Raise Concern
• A Few More Words on Home Inspections