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Importance
of
Inspection
As
a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting.
Don't take for granted what you see and what the seller or the
listing agent tells you. A professional home inspection is something
you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home or a new one.
An inspection is an opportunity to have an expert look closely at
the property you are considering purchasing and getting both an oral
and written opinion as to its condition.
Beforehand, make sure the report will be done by a professional
organization, such as a local trade organization or a national trade
organization such as (Canadian Society of Home Inspection). Not
only should you never skip an inspection, but also you should go
along with the inspector during inspection. This gives you a chance
to ask questions about the property and get answers that are not
biased. In addition, the oral comments are typically more revealing
and detailed than what you will find on the written report. Once the
inspection is complete, review the inspection report carefully.
You have to demand an inspection when you present your offer. It
must be written in as a contingency; if you do not approve the
inspection report, then you don't buy. Most real estate contracts
automatically provide an inspection contingency.
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