What Really Matters in a Youngstown/Warren Ohio Area Home Inspection
Buying a home? The process can be stressful.
A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but it often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to
absorb a lot of information over a short time. The inspection includes a computerized report, digital
photographs, thermal images, moisture testing, and may also include radon testing and mold tests. Also, what I point out and
say during the home inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself make
the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do?
Relax. As a professional home inspector,
and a member of InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors), then you can trust that I am among
the most highly trained in the industry. Most of your inspection will be related to maintenance recommendations and minor
imperfections. These are good to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
major defects: An example of this would be a structural
failure;
things that lead to major defects: a small
roof-flashing leak, for example;
things that may hinder your
ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home; and
safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electric panel.
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often, a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to
protect both life and property (especially in categories 2 and 4).
Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection. Realize
that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Keep things
in perspective. Do not kill your deal over things that do not matter. It is inappropriate to demand that a seller
address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller's disclosure, or nit-picky items.
Bloodhound Home Inspection
Services is a Certified Professional Home Inspection company providing home inspections, termite inspections, radon testing, and mold inspection/testing in the Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Howland, Lake Milton, Niles, Poland, Warren, Youngstown, and surrounding NE Ohio areas. Call if your area is not listed here.
