Do you really need an inspection on a home?

Home inspections are an important step in the home-buying process. We can assist you in finding the home inspector you need. Professionally trained home inspectors assist in maintaining the health of your home and home inspections make home maintenance easier by catching small problems before they become big problems! A home inspector will conduct a thorough examination of your home to detect any potential systems or components requiring attention. You will receive a detailed report of the condition of your home so that you can plan for needed repairs and upgrades when it´s time to make them.

But why do it if you don't plan on asking for anything in the negotiating process? To learn more about one of the biggest investments you will ever make! Even if you plan on buying the home regardless, a home inspection is a great way to learn more about your home and be prepared for any jobs needed in the future.

A professional home inspector will typically take about 2-3 hours going over your home thoroughly. This includes an inspection of the attic, crawl space and any exterior areas of the home. In some cases a more in-depth inspection may be needed such as for septic systems and attic insulation. The inspector of your Sandpoint real estate will be very honest with you and forth-coming about any repairs that he may find or that will be needed in the future.

So, how do you find a good inspector? Usually your agent will have someone they value and trust but be somewhat cautious that your agent and inspector are not just working together to get the deal closed. Find some references or check with those that have just had an inspection and see how they felt. A good inspector will be honest without causing too much alarm or panic with issues. Still you want them to be up front with you on issues that you may not want to tackle in the future. Some inspections can make or break the deal.

Again, regardless of whether or not you are asking the seller for funds for repairs or fixes themselves, it is always a good idea to learn as much about your Sandpoint real estate as you can before you move in.