There was a time in the not so distant past when
very few home buyers bothered with property inspections. That is definitely
changing. Even resale homes that are a year or two old are often inspected
prior to closing today. Why? Perhaps some of it has to do with the "norms"
that out of state purchasers are bringing with them. However, I suspect
that the mandatory disclosures of sellers can often bring up questions that
a buyer does not trust himself to answer. At any rate, I highly recommend
Property Inspections.
When? Typically we will make an offer" subject to "a buyers review of
an inspectors report. The inspection is usually done within 10 days of
an accepted offer. If there are problems, the buyer now has a negotiating
tool to either have the problems fixed or move on to another property.
Who pays for the inspection? The Buyer. Why? Would you want the seller
of the home you are buying to determine who does the inspection?
As of January of 1999, Nevada has adopted a licensing procedure for
home inspectors. Realty Executives provides perspective buyers with a
list of inspectors that are licensed and a brief summary of their qualifications
so you can make an educated choice of inspectors.
