Michael Petruccelli asks; What are some things you should know if, it been a while since you last bought or sold a home? (6)

Michael Petruccelli says;  Is a home inspection a pass/fail test?

It is not a test at all. You are not being judged or critiqued in any way. Inspectors are not assigning a grade or passing judgement on the sale worthiness of your home.

Michael Petruccelli asks; What are some things you should know if, it been a while since you last bought or sold a home? (5)

Michael Petruccelli says;  How will buyers want to inspect my home?

The most popular inspection requested by buyers is the “general home inspection.” There are also other additional inspection services such as termite inspections or radon testing.

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Michael Petruccelli says;  The inspection can also point out positive aspects of your home and provide information to buyers about maintenance that will be necessary to keep the property in good condition.

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Michael Petruccelli says;  What are they looking for?

Inspectors are checking for any material defects, which are conditions that substantially affect the value of the house, habitability or safety of the house. This does not include decorative, stylistic, cosmetic, or aesthetic aspects of the home.

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Michael Petruccelli says;  Why do they inspect my home?

It’s not to check out your favorite Tiffany lamp, or to critique your taste in carpet or china, either. Home inspections are simply an opportunity for the buyer to have a professional inspect the overall condition of the home.

Michael Petruccelli asks; What are some things you should know if, it been a while since you last bought or sold a home? (1)

Michael Petruccelli says;  If it has been a while, no problem! Some things have changes since you last listed or sold a home; but real estate-related services now available are new and exciting. Below are some of the things you can expect along the way regarding the most common real estate-relates home inspections and how they are conducted.