Michael Petruccelli asks; What are some things you should know if, it been a while since you last bought or sold a home? (9)

Michael Petruccelli says; What if there is a defect in my home?

Many homes, new or old, can have material defects. There may be aspects of your home that have become comfortable with and consider  to be simple inconveniences that are in fact material defects. Defects are quite often a result of age or conditions that occur as a result of home modifications, or wear and tear. These conditions will simply be noted in the inspection report for the buyer with their significance and a suggested corrective action.   

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Michael Petruccelli says;  Are they going to tear through my home?

Inspectors only inspect accessible areas of your home, which means your home will not be disrupted, and inspectors will not remove or dismantle any structures of your home nor will they take any action which will likely involve risk to persons or property.

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Michael Petruccelli says;  What areas are inspected?

Structural and exterior components, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling system components, interior and insulation components, ventilation systems, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances.

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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.

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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.