What is a Home Inspection?
A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property (as delineated below), performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by these Standards that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. The scope of work may be modified by the Client and Inspector prior to the inspection process.
Resale inspection
In a resale situation, this type of inspection is often termed the final walk-through, and, based on the contract's provisions, it allows the buyer the opportunity to inspect the home prior to closing to ensure that that agreed-upon repairs or improvements have been completed.
In a resale situation, this type of inspection is often termed the final walk-through, and, based on the contract's provisions, it allows the buyer the opportunity to inspect the home prior to closing to ensure that that agreed-upon repairs or improvements have been completed.
Pre-delivery inspection
The pre-delivery inspection, which generally applies to newly built homes, is a real estate term that means the buyer has the option (or requirement, depending upon how the real estate contract is written) to inspect the property prior to closing or settlement. These inspections generally take place up to a week before a closing, and they generally allow buyers the first opportunity to inspect their new home
The pre-delivery inspection, which generally applies to newly built homes, is a real estate term that means the buyer has the option (or requirement, depending upon how the real estate contract is written) to inspect the property prior to closing or settlement. These inspections generally take place up to a week before a closing, and they generally allow buyers the first opportunity to inspect their new home
Foreclosure inspections
A home inspector does not prepare or examine differently when going into a foreclosed home, yet there are certain issues that can arise that are unique to these properties. With the number of defaulted loans rising (a trend that will most likely continue into 2009), you may wish to look at a foreclosed property as either an investment or a good value for your new home. This will require you to pay attention to the following areas of concern. Having utilities on for an inspection
Vandalism and theft
Pests and mold
A work in progress
Foreclosure rage
A home inspector does not prepare or examine differently when going into a foreclosed home, yet there are certain issues that can arise that are unique to these properties. With the number of defaulted loans rising (a trend that will most likely continue into 2009), you may wish to look at a foreclosed property as either an investment or a good value for your new home. This will require you to pay attention to the following areas of concern. Having utilities on for an inspection
Vandalism and theft
Pests and mold
A work in progress
Foreclosure rage