According to a recent study by the American Society of Home Inspectors and the National Association of Realtors, 8 out of 10 homebuyers request a home inspection as part of the purchase process. They understand a home inspection by a licensed professional:
- Reduces stress during the home or commercial purchase process.
- Pinpoints areas for planned future maintenance.
Steve is a EarthCraft VA Technical Advisor and Certified HERS Rater in addition to offering a full menu of commercial and residential inspection services, including:
- builder's warranty inspections,
- commercial building inspections,
- home inspections,
- prelisting inspections,
- multi-unit inspections,
- condo inspections,
- apartment inspections, either whole or partial,
- manufactured home inspections, and
- seller's inspections.
Inspection savings
NPI inspections are unbiased. Even if you are familiar with the systems in a home and perform a thorough walk-through of your new property, it can be easy to see things through “rose-colored glasses.” After all, this may be the single largest investment of your life. An objective property inspection report not only saves you time, it gives you a clear, concise checklist of information regarding your home or commercial property and an understanding of the current condition of all major systems. This is true on both existing and new housing stock.
For some, it’s easier to understand that an older home will be in need of some maintenance and repairs. After all, you are purchasing a “used” piece of property. A new home can be just as demanding and expensive. According to a National Association of Home Builder’s study on new home buyer callbacks released in March 2006, home builders receive an average of three callbacks on each new home they build and spend an average of $476 on repairs. The top five problems include, paint, wall board, plumbing, doors and windows. Having a home inspection completed prior to closing on a new home, means you move in after problems are fixed so you can enjoy your new purchase.