09/19/2022
The home buying process can be nerve-wracking, especially for first time homebuyers. Once you’ve found a home and agreed on a price with the seller, there are multiple steps you, your agents and your lender will take before you close on your new home.
As part of an offer to the seller, buyers often include a home inspection contingency. This allows a buyer to hire a third-party expert to walk through the home and review its current condition. An inspection can reveal if a house is well maintained, if repairs are required and the status of the home’s mechanical systems.
Most homebuyers do not have the knowledge and experience to identify concerns successfully or how to address them. A professional and licensed home inspector will notice specific issues, so the buyer is better informed.