Purchasing a new home is an exciting chapter in your life. However, it’s a huge decision that should not be made lightly. The importance of a pre-purchase home inspection should not be underestimated. Main Goals of a Pre-Purchase Home Inspection Firstly, a pre-purchase home inspection allows you to determine the true value and condition of the house. Secondly, all issues will be brought to the attention of everyone involved before closing on the sale. So, this gives you leverage to request problems be resolved by the seller before your move-in date. Plus, if the seller doesn’t want to resolve the problems, you’ll have the option to lower your offer. What A Pre-Purchase Home Inspection Covers Building Envelope There should be a thorough inspection of the outside structure of your home. For instance, inspecting crawlspaces, roof, the seal of windows and doors, and more. Foundation In many cases, since it may…
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