Overland Park Real Estate Agent Tells You All About Home Inspections

For your own safety, and to make sure you are getting your money's worth in the home you choose, using a professional home inspector is highly recommended. You can avoid or at least anticipate costly repairs to structural or mechanical systems by having an inspection.

The sales contract specifies that the inspection will take place within a specified time frame, usually around 10 days, after the offer to purchase has been accepted. Your purchase obligation is contingent of the findings of a professional home inspector.

Your home cannot pass or fail an inspection, and your inspector will not tell you whether he/she thinks the homes is worth the money you are offering. The inspectors job is to make sure you are aware of repairs that are recommended or necessary. Speak with Brad Papa, your Olathe real estate agent and he will help walk you though the often lengthy inspection report.

A seller may be willing to renegotiate a price to accommodate needed repairs or you may decide that the home will take too much work and money. A professional inspection will help you make a clear-headed decision. in addition to the whole house inspection, you will want to have a separate inspection conducted to check for terminate. Talk to your Overland Park real estate agent, Brad Papa for additional inspections options such as testing for radon or a separate chimney inspection.

In choosing a home inspector, consider one that has been certified as a qualified and experienced member by trade associations. Your Johnson County real estate agent can refer you to several qualified inspectors.

Remember, the purpose of a home inspection is to help you learn things about the home that are not easily discoverable during your home buying tour. It is NOT intended to be a laundry list of minor repairs for sellers to complete!