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Home Inspection The purchase of a home is one of the biggest investment decisions you will ever make. As a result, the services of a professional home inspector can prove to be invaluable by allowing you to learn as much as you can about the condition of the property and the need for any major repairs before you buy in order to minimize unpleasant surprises and difficulties after your purchase. A home inspection will also point out the positive aspects of a home and give you a sense of any maintenance that will be necessary to keep the home in good repair. After having an inspection you will have a better understanding of the property you are about to purchase as well as the condition of the equipment and systems thereby allowing you to make a confident decision to buy. Typically, the home inspection occurs within a few days of the acceptance of the offer to purchase and prior to the signing of the purchase and sale agreement. As a result, you should be sure that your offer to purchase contains an inspection contingency clause allowing for you to revoke your offer to purchase if the inspector discovers structural or mechanical problems with the home that are unsatisfactory to you and that the seller is unwilling to address. The inspection will examine the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. The home inspector's report should include an evaluation of the condition of the home's heating system, central air conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems, the roof, attic, and visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, the foundation, basement, and visible structure. Even if you have owned real estate before, the services of a professional home inspector are highly recommended. An inspector is familiar with all the elements of home construction, their proper installation, and maintenance and understands how the home's systems and components are intended to function together, as well as how and why they fail. In addition, as a buyer it is often difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house you are buying thereby potentially clouding your judgment. For the most accurate representation of the structural aspects of your home it is best to obtain an impartial opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection. Law Offices of Michael Kaplan Michael Kaplan 8 Clarendon Street Boston MA 02116 Tel: (617) 266-7271 Fax: (617) 536-3790 Email: michael@michaelkaplanlaw.com Web: michaelkaplanlaw.com |