The Advantages to Getting a Home Inspection

Home inspections are used to provide buyers or sellers a report on any major issues with a home before its closure. Many realtors require home inspections, especially with newly constructed houses.

There are options where you can hire a local inspector to check the interior and exterior of your home. This is important because any issues with ventilation, fire hazards, or even leaks will be addressed. Here are some common inspection areas.

Bathrooms

Everything from square foot to ventilation issues will be checked. Note that with an absence of a window or any type of fan can result in mold and mildew problems.

Electrical Source

By checking your electrical outlets for any discrepancies or electrocution hazards, the inspector will notify you on what needs to be replaced or fixed. This is important because your electrical source is the heart of your household.

Garage

Your garage is a safe haven for your cars. It can also be a problem for carbon monoxide poisoning. This is one of the first things that they will inspect. A well-ventilated and fully-operating garage is almost always a certain pass.

Plumbing System

Your inspector will check your plumbing system, which includes: faucets, showerheads, pipes, and sinks. The main water shutoff and water pressure will be checked to see if it properly meets standard regulations.

If you are looking to sell or buy a house, you might want to consider hiring a home inspector. With an average price of around $300-400, it might be the make or break of whether or not that house is ideal for living. By addressing and fixing the issues that your home inspector will bring up to you, you can end up saving tens of thousands of dollars.

Bio: Kuba Jewgieniew heads Realty ONE Group, a real-estate brokerage that builds their business around their agents, empowering them to succeed with all of the necessary tools.