Seven reasons why you should get a professional home inspection?

1. There’s nothing worse than finding surprises after you move in. Problems the sellers didn’t know existed can surface, costing you big bucks.
2. It’s important to protect yourself from problems the sellers didn’t disclose or forgot to tell you about.
3. Many times you can renegotiate the price if problems are found that would cost you money down the road.
4. If problems are found, you’ll know how much it’ll cost to fix them. If you go ahead with the sale, it’ll be an informed decision.
5. Sellers will often correct any problems so they don’t lose the sale. But you’ll probably need a professional inspection listing the repairs before sellers will spend money to do the work.
6. Even though your Uncle Louie or Cousin Joe is a contractor, architect, or veteran homeowner, they’re not professional home inspectors. They’re not trained for it. It’s far better to hire a professional inspector and not put relatives or friends on the spot trying to pretend they know as much as a trained inspector.
7. Buying a home is a big, multihundred thousand dollar, 30-year investment. Why jeopardize both your investment and peace of mind for less than two weeks’ interest payment?