Buyers pf Kalamazoo Homes Sometimes Wonder....

Are Home Inspections Worth The Money?

Have you ever wondered if home inspections are worth the money? According to Kalamazoo real estate agent Joel Nelson, the answer is emphatically YES.  There are so many great reasons to have an inspection, but there is a lot of risk if you don't have one.

 The main reason for having a home inspection is to get detailed information about the overall condition of the Kalamazoo area home you are considering buying.  This will include all of the major components all the way down to the doorbell, and everything in between.  In fact, you will be shown things that you would never consider checking.

If a problem is discovered that requires attention then you will have the opportunity to enlist an expert as to how extensive the repair will be.  This eliminates any defects being hidden by the sellers- either intentionally or unintentionally.  Without an inspection you would be required to take the seller to court and prove that they knowingly sold the home with a problem.  The burden of proof would be up to you.

 When the inspection is complete you should receive a written, detailed report that analyzes every part of the home.  It will highlight every area of concern, from current problems to potential ones.  This is an invaluable tool to decide if the home is worth the money you are willing to pay.  Unless you are a trained inspector yourself there is no way you can completely check every part of the home.

 Your highest priority is finding a good inspector.  You can easily find an inspector, but a good one is another thing.  Of course it is imperative that they are bonded, insured and very experienced.

When you have an inspection you should expect it to last approximately 3 to 4 hours.  This isn't an unreasonable amount of time to have the home checked out thoroughly. In most states, if a problem is found and you feel that it is a deal breaker for you then you will the opportunity to back out of the contract.  Of course, your Kalamazoo real estate agent should be able to advise you on this.

 For more information about choosing the right home inspector for Kalamazoo homes for sale, contact Joel Nelson with Keller Williams Realty at JoelNelson@KW.com today.

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Joel Nelson
Keller Williams Realty - Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI

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