Bend, Oregon
Buy Right Guide - Lesson 10
"How to Save Yourself Thousands
of Dollars with a Home Inspection!"
Finding a Great Home Inspector in Bend
It is very important that you choose a qualified
Home Inspector who has plenty of experience with residential
homes in the Bend area. It can literally save you thousands
of dollars by helping you avoid the common pitfalls of purchasing
a home.
Are there termites? Is there a mold problem?
Will my kids be safe from lead-based paint and other hazardous
materials? These questions and hundreds more will be answered
by hiring a great Home Inspector to evaluate the home your
considering for purchase.
Contact a national or state association
of Home Inspectors to find out what certifications it requires
for membership, and if there are any members in Bend
that they'd recommend. You may also want to ask your Real
Estate Agent for a list of reputable companies.
An inspection by a qualified inspector should
cost between $300 and $500 and give you a good idea of what
future repairs will be needed. You can make your Purchase
Contract Offer contingent on a favorable inspection.
If the Home Inspection results do not meet
your approval, you can get out of the contract. A great
Home Inspection can not only help you avoid pitfalls,
it can also help arm you with items you and your Real Estate
Agent can use to your advantage to negotiate a better deal.
What the Home Inspection Should Cover
At a minimum, the Home Inspector should
examine the following:
- Exterior structural components including the foundation,
roof, siding, and chimney
- Interior structural components including the basement
or crawlspace, attic, flooring, and ceilings
- Major systems including heating, cooling, plumbing,
and electrical
You should make every effort to be present
during the Home Inspection so that you will have an opportunity
to ask questions and see first-hand what the Home Inspector
looks at. You should receive a Comprehensive Home Inspection
Report with descriptions, and possibly photographs, of
any problems with the home.
Tomorrow Lesson 11 - Bend Buy Right Guide
Tomorrow you'll receive Lesson #11 of the
Bend Buy Right Guide. In it you'll find out why
you shouldn't waive your rights to a Final Walk-through Inspection.
Don't want to wait until tomorrow?
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