Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Be Prepared for Your Harbor Country Home Inspection with These 5 Tips!

Buying a home in Harbor Country is an exciting opportunity to own a piece of Lake Michigan paradise!  Whether you’re buying a vacation getaway or are relocating there permanently, Harbor Country’s beauty and serenity attract many people to its shores.
In working in the Harbor Country Real Estate market for a number of years as Harbor Country Real Estate agents and advisors, we know that one of the scariest parts of buying a home is the home inspection.  You finally find your dream home and begin imagining your lifestyle in Harbor Country, but in the back of your mind you know that a home inspection could reveal flaws that could cause you to have to walk away from your ideal home.  
As the team of Shoreline Property Advisors and Prudential Rubloff real estate agents; we thought we’d provide you with some tips for facing the dreaded home inspection.  If you’re a first time home buyer, chances are you’re not entirely sure what you can expect or the part you can play in the home inspection.  These quick tips will help you feel more prepared for this portion of the home buying process and will give you insight into what you can expect. 
1. Attend The Home Inspection- Attending the home inspection will give you the opportunity to learn more about the home and where things are located.  You can also be there if the inspector uncovers any issues.
2. Follow The Home Inspector And Ask Questions- Don’t be afraid to follow the home inspector closely and ask questions, especially if you’re a first time home buyer.  You’ll want to know everything there is to know about your new home and if you’re unsure of anything, the inspection is the perfect time to ask. 
3. Be Sure That All Of The Following Points Are Fully Covered- The structure of the home is key to going through with the purchase.  Your licensed home inspector should address the following:
- Heating, plumbing, air-conditioning and all electrical systems: all wires, systems and pipes should be up to date for modern usage.
- All wood throughout the home: wood destroying insects such as termites can cause major damage but can be fixed if dealt with properly.
- Well and/or septic systems: each should be inspected carefully
- Harmful materials: materials should be checked for asbestos 
4. Consider Optional Tests- It’s important to test things such as underground storage tanks, as well as testing for lead paint, lead in the drinking water, bacteria in well supplied drinking water, radon gas in the air and other concerns as needed.
5. Obtain A Full Verbal Report At The Time Of The Home Inspection- While the engineering report should be available the day following the inspection; you’ll still want to ask for a full verbal report at the end of the home inspection.
Armed with these five tips, we hope your fears of the home inspection are put at rest.  While it can uncover some issues, it can also be very beneficial in getting to know your new Harbor Country home better.  It’s always good to be prepared and we hope this insight helps!
If you have other questions about home inspections or are ready to begin your Harbor Country home search; please let us know!  We would love the opportunity to show you the homes that are currently on the Harbor Country Real Estate market and walk with you through the home buying process.
We look forward to working with you!

Shoreline Property Advisors
@ Prudential Rubloff

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