SHOULD YOU HAVE A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE PLACING A BID?

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SHOULD YOU HAVE A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE PLACING
A BID?
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• Many of us think with our hearts when were
  searching for a new home, and often find
  ourselves falling in love with a place and
  believing we have to buy it at any cost. While
  there may indeed be a time and a place for making
  purchases on a whim or from the heart, buying a
  new home probably isnt one of them unless of
  course, money is no object and you can afford to
  buy a property that might backfire on you further
  down the line!
• Lets face it, the home buying process is far
  from romantic, and when youre dealing with large
  sums of money possibly the largest amount
  youve ever had to deal with we need to replace
  our emotional responses to a property, with
  practical ones. When we allow ourselves to have a
  romantic vision of a home weve viewed, its easy
  to then ignore, or downplay any faults it might
  have faults which could prove costly in the
  future.

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• So, how can you avoid letting your emotional
  responses to a property take over, and be sure
  that the decision you make to place a bid on a
  home, is a well guided and realistic one?
• Home inspections a simple way to make a more
  informed decision
• Did you know that when you place an offer on a
  property, you have the option to insert a home
  inspection clause? Hiring a professional,
  qualified home inspector to review the inner
  workings of a property and identify any potential
  issues, can help save you time, stress and money.

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• What does a home inspector look for?
• A home inspector will perform a detailed visual
  inspection of a propertys structure and
  components, to establish whether everything is in
  working order, or if there are any potential
  safety concerns. Paying special attention to the
  following areas in a property
• Roof
• Ventilation
• Fireplace
• Plumbing

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• Electrical
• Appliances
• Exterior
• HVAC
• Structure
• a home inspector will conduct themselves
  professionally and perform the assessment
  thoroughly, before producing a written report
  containing their findings.

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• What should you be aware of when scheduling a
  home inspection?
• Its important to remember that when it comes to
  home inspections, the cost of hiring an inspector
  to carry it out, may vary significantly according
  to the age of the property, its size and where
  its located. However, you should never try to
  save money by hiring someone who isnt fully
  qualified to carry out the assessment, since
  doing so could result in unidentified issues with
  your new home that may prove costly either
  immediately, or in the future.
• Whether you experience a romantic epiphany when
  viewing a property, or are able to view it
  rationally and from an honest perspective, it
  always makes sense to have a property inspection
  carried out, if only for your peace of mind.

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