Media coverage of 'leaky condos' has created uncertainty in the minds of home buyers. A common concern is... "Is the house or condo I want to buy going to surprise me with unexpected repairs?" A house inspection addresses this concern.
Identify potentially costly repairs in advance. A qualified inspector can give you an expert opinion on the soundness of your home and the systems in it … before you commit to the final purchase. An inspection is an investment that pays huge dividends in peace of mind.
As a REALTOR who genuinely cares about the interests of my clients, I ALWAYS recommend purchasers hire a qualified inspector and have the entire strata property or detached home thoroughly inspected prior to agreeing to a firm contract. Without the help of a dedicated professional in this field, there is no guarentee the building or home you are buying is in sound condition.
Glenn Duxbury of Glenn Duxbury & Associates explains the importance of home inspections in more detail on his website...
"A home inspection is a comprehensive visual examination of the home's overall structure, major systems and components. A properly trained home inspector will review your home as a system, looking at how one component of the house might affect the operation or life-span of another. Components that are not performing properly should be identified, as well as items that are beyond their useful life or may be unsafe..."
"The purpose of the home inspection is to provide the client with a better understanding of the property conditions, as observed at the time of the inspection, in order to become adequately well informed."
Benefits of Using Certified Inspectors
Surprisingly, anyone can 'set up shop' and offer to inspect your home. Home inspection franchises are available for entrepreneurs who want to get into the business. A carpenter, electrician or plumber, while they have excellent knowledge of their trade, may lack an integrated understanding of the other systems in a house.
By using a certified inspector, you know your inspector has training that covers all the things you need to have checked out. A certified inspector is also knowledgeable in building code requirements for your area.
Just as it makes sense to have an inspector check out your dream home before you buy, it makes sense to use an inspector who has had his/her qualifications to do the job checked out by an independent body.
