Why You Should Hire an Independent Home Inspector When Buying Or Selling A Home

When you ask your neighborhood real estate agent for a home inspector, they will likely send over one they have a relationship with and whom you may trust. That trust, however, may be misplaced. Home inspectors and real estate agents work closely together to ensure your home purchase goes off without a hitch. But if you want to ensure that you're getting the complete truth about the condition of your future home, don't hire any home inspector whose referral comes from a real estate agent. Here are five reasons why you should go outside the system and hire an independent home inspector.

Professionalism And Experience

Independent inspectors are generally well-versed in what they do since they inspect homes every day. They know what to look for and how to determine whether something is safe or needs repair/replacement before moving into your new place. In addition, they understand building codes and regulations. Having this knowledge they can provide accurate assessments of each property they inspect so that you can make decisions confidently that all code violations have been identified well before closing on your new home.

Thorough Inspections 

Most independent inspectors spend two to three hours examining a property from top to bottom including attics and basements. During this time, they’ll take pictures and videos of any areas that need attention or repair so that you can review them later if needed. This helps ensure nothing gets overlooked during the inspection process. 

Unbiased Reports

Hiring an independent home inspector ensures you get an unbiased report of the home. An inspector who is employed by a real estate agency may not give an honest assessment of the home due to their affiliation with the seller or buyer. An independent inspector will provide an objective opinion about any defects or damages in your potential new home.

Wide Range Of Services

An experienced independent home inspector will look for issues beyond just structural defects, such as checking for water intrusion, lack of insulation, a crawl space without a vapor barrier, mold, pests, plumbing problems, electrical problems, and more. If there’s something wrong with any part of the home, they’ll find it so that you can make an informed decision when buying your new home. 

Cost Effective

In comparison to other types of inspections, like those conducted by professional engineers or architects hiring, an independent home inspector is much more cost-effective - usually costing no more than $500 - $700 based on the size and complexity of the home. Thus saving thousands in repair costs down the line due to unknown issues found after closing.

Hiring an independent home inspector is one of the best investments you can make when buying or selling a new home – especially if it’s your first time! Not only does it ensure that you get an unbiased opinion about its condition, but it also allows you to save money in the long run by avoiding costly repairs post-purchase due to hidden issues not identified by other types of inspections conducted before closing on your new home. By doing your research and finding a reputable independent inspector experienced in inspecting homes similar in size/age/condition as yours. You can rest easy knowing that the problems will be identified before signing on the dotted line, thus avoiding possible financial disaster later on down the road. In the off chance that once your inspection is complete and your inspector does find issues with water penetrating your home, your crawl space not being properly sealed, your foundation walls deflecting inward or sinking, bouncy floors, high levels of radon, or inadequate insulation give us a call at 1-845-361-1110 to schedule your no-obligation consultation with one of our expert Specialists to learn more about how our buy once cry once system can solve the problems plaguing your home and restore peace of mind to you today!