Buying Your Home – Home Inspections & Warranties
Do I need a home inspection?
Yes. Buying a home “as is” is a risky proposition. Major repairs on homes can amount to thousands of dollars. Plumbing, electrical and roof problems represent significant and complex systems that are expensive to fix. Most agents recommend that you get a home inspection.
How do I find a home inspector?
Your real estate agent is one source. Inspectors are listed in the yellow pages. You can ask for referrals from friends. Ask for their credentials, such as contractor’s license or engineering certificate. Also, check out their references.
How do I find a home inspector? One can usually find an inspector by looking in the phone book or by inquiring at a real estate office or sometimes at an area Realtor association. Rates for the service vary greatly. Many inspectors charge about $400, but costs go up with the scope of the inspection.
What’s a home inspection?
A home inspection is when a paid professional inspector — often a contractor or an engineer — inspects the home, searching for defects or other problems that might plague the owner later on. They usually represent the buyer and or paid by the buyer. The inspection usually takes place after a purchase contract between buyer and seller has been signed.
Laura Moline is a multi-award winning Realtor with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates – Gardnerville, and is proud to serve Northern Nevada, including the Reno-Tahoe area, Carson City, Gardnerville, and Minden. Laura has consistently been recognized as a standout in her field, and was named
the 2015 top-producing agent in Nevada and the Southwest Region. Due to her 20 years of experience in the Real Estate market, Laura has a unique understanding of the challenges and frustrations inherent to the home buying and selling experience. Laura’s intuitive ability to understand her clients’ needs ensures that they will finish every transaction completely satisfied by not only the outcome, but by the process as well. 