Real Estate in Kansas City North

I've written previously on real estate inspections and because I feel they
are so important, I'm writing about it again.

We all know when a consumer is buying a home it's costly.  But the one thing you shouldn't fudge on during the process are inspections.

If my memory serves me correctly, inspections came into the buying process in about the mid-eighties.  Now in twenty-O-seven it's an integral part of the real estate purchase process.

It's the consumers option to have inspection done on they home they are buying.  I highly recommend that you shouldn't consider it an option, consider it a MUST!

I cannot tell you the countless horror stories I've heard of people who didn't get them.

It's money well spent for your protection and could very well benefit you during the inspection/re-negotiation process of your purchase.

Can one inspector do all the necessary inspections on the house?  Yes, they can, but allow me to explain what I recommend to my clients.

I recommend a general/overall/mechanical inspection by inspector who is a member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). 

If there's a possibility of structural issues with the property, I recommend an inspector who's also a structural engineer.  Yes, it cost a little more but consider the amount of the investment that you are making.

If the home has a fireplace, I recommend a fireplace/chimney inspector.

For termite, I recommend you call in a termite inspector who's life consists of bugs!

And last but not least an experienced Heating and Cooling person to inspect the furnace/heat pump/air conditioner.

It's our job as REALTORS® to make you aware of these options during the home buying process.  I tell my clients about these things in the beginning of the process so they are aware of what is coming and can have the funds available to pay for these important inspections at the time they are done.

I know a guy, who overall was pretty handy.  He knew how to fix things that needed repair. When he went to buy his last home he thought he'd save himself the money and not have any inspections done. What a fool.

Now he has termites and a structurally unsound cracked cinder block basement. 

He may have thought he was wise saving himself the money on inspections - now he has added expenses that will cost him more than the inspections.

Don't kid yourself.  For your protection get the inspections! And if you need help with North Kansas City Real Estate, give me a call.