3 Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector Bellevue WA
Optimized Inspection Services Helps Home Buyers Protect Their Investment
A home inspection is an important step to take when considering a home purchase. With a home inspection, Bellevue, WA home buyers can ensure that their purchase price, factors in reasonable expectations for immediate and future repair needs. A Bellevue home inspector can also give you a sense as to what work can be done yourself and which needs a professional.
Understanding what a home inspection is and is not, is important to understand. A qualified home inspector assesses the home’s interior, exterior and systems, and identifies any structural, mechanical or problem areas. The external inspection includes the roof, exterior walls, foundation, garage, windows, and doors. Interior inspections look at installation, crawlspaces, attics, appliances, and basements. Your Bellevue home inspector will also inspect and test your heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical systems.
Here are 3 reasons to hire a home inspector for your potential Bellevue, WA property.
- Detailed Information
Once your home inspection is complete, your home inspector will go over every system and feature of the home with you. He or she will point out any concerns and areas that need your attention should you complete the home purchase. Home inspectors will also point out features and systems that are in good working order. Some concerns may be minor issues. Others could be major concerns or safety issues.
Potential homeowners should attend the home inspection and see for themselves what things the inspector points out and to get answers to any questions they may have.
After the inspection, your home inspector will provide you with a detailed written report that indicates the work that was done.
- Negotiation Leverage
Armed with the written information and your own follow-up, you are in a far better position to negotiate a reduced price if appropriate with the home sellers. The inspection gives you the bargaining power to leverage a price reduction. You should include a provision in any contract that allows you to back out of the deal if the inspection reveals problems you do not want to inherit.
Contracts can also be modified to require the seller to make requested repairs prior to closing on the home. These negotiations are usually handled via the real estate agents involved in the transaction.
- Affordable Peace of Mind
A home inspection is an inexpensive investment in what in many cases are the largest purchases of your lifetime. Home inspections are affordable and neutral assessments of the property under consideration.
By the time your inspection is complete, you will have a clear understanding of the home you are buying and what it is likely to cost you (and when) for minor and major repairs. These costs are a natural part of home ownership, but knowing what to expect gives you confidence and renewed excitement about your decision.
At Optimized Inspection Services, we offer a range of solutions for would-be home buyers, from pre-offer consultations to full inspections. Our licensed inspectors offer courteous, professional service and attention to detail to help you find the ideal home.