{"id":2733,"date":"2022-05-07T01:32:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T05:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beingbobblog.com\/?p=2733"},"modified":"2022-05-10T22:48:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T02:48:41","slug":"what-to-know-about-home-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingbobblog.com\/happy-holidays\/what-to-know-about-home-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Home Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You probably know that home inspections are often part of the home buying process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But do you know why they\u2019re so important \u2014 or what they mean for your home purchase or sale?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home inspections can play a big role in whether your home buying (or selling) efforts are successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you hoping to buy or sell a house soon? Here\u2019s what you should know about how a home inspection might impact your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspections aren\u2019t required.<\/span><\/strong> A home inspection is generally encouraged for buyers, but it\u2019s not required. In a hot market, buyers might waive their right to an inspection to win a bidding war. But be careful: This could hurt you financially if you find yourself having to make large repairs and renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results can influence your deal \u2014 and your p<\/span><\/strong>rice.<\/strong> <\/span>If the inspector finds issues, the buyer will often want to renegotiate. They might ask the seller to make repairs before closing or offer a lower price point to account for them. If they have an inspection contingency, a buyer can even pull out of the deal without losing earnest money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to pay for an inspecti<\/span><\/strong>on.<\/strong> <\/span>Home inspection costs vary by market and inspector, but they typically cost between $250 and $500 per property. Since the inspection is for the buyer\u2019s benefit, they cover this cost out of pocket, usually as part of the closing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sellers sometimes get pre-listing inspectio<\/span><\/strong>ns.<\/strong> <\/span>By getting one before the home hits the market, sellers can identify any problems that could hold back their sale. In many cases, sellers are required to disclose any issues their inspector finds if they haven\u2019t been fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re preparing to buy or sell a home, get in touch today <\/a>to start working with an experienced real estate professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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