Top 4 Reasons to Hire a Certified Professional for Your Home Inspection

When purchasing a home, we often try to find ways to save as much money as possible. Whether it’s on realtor fees, listing fees, home staging costs, or home inspections, we often see home buyers looking for ways to cut their costs.

Unfortunately, some of these cost-cutting methods can be more detrimental long term than others. Not using a home inspector can result in major issues being undetected and home buyer overpaying for a home or incurring tens of thousands of dollars in additional unplanned costs. Here are the top reasons why we should hire a professional for a home inspection.

• PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT – Buying a home is likely the biggest investment you will make in your life and it should be treated as such. Home inspections detail the actual condition of your house by discovering several hidden defects and issues. Some issues may be visible at first sight, however, many are not since they happen behind the walls of the home. This could be a foundation crack, plumbing issue, electrical issues, etc. Having a certified home inspector perform a home inspection will help you discover hidden issues if there are any. By doing so, you put yourself in a strong position to negotiate with the home seller and to ensure your purchase is one you are confident in.
• KEEP YOU SAFE – A home is a diverse structure with many different parts and advanced systems that can deteriorate over time such as a foundation, frame, roof, furnace system, plumbing, electrical, and more. When these deteriorate, they become a major hazard and can even put your life at risk. A collapsed roof, furnace fire, or foundation collapse is an extremely dangerous reality. A professional inspector thoroughly inspects all of the major components of a home and ensures there are no issues that could endanger your life, thus keeping you and your family safe.
• SAVE YOU THOUSANDS – Unless you are a home construction expert, it is difficult to spot potential issues in a home. Often, they are hidden behind the walls and you may not spot the problems during a simple walkthrough. Sometimes these hidden issues can cost upwards of $10K, $50K, or even $100K to repair if they are severe.  A professional home inspector’s job is to understand and find these issues so you can make avoid any future surprises.
• GET AN ACCURATE VALUATION – When buying a home, it can be difficult to know the true value. A home appraisal specialist can help you determine the market value based on location, design, home size, etc, but they cannot tell you if there are any major issues with the home structurally. That is where a home inspector comes into play. They can evaluate the physical condition of the home and identify any issues that will need to be repaired.  These anticipated costs, along with the home appraisal, provide you with the information you need to make an accurate valuation of a home.

If you are looking to purchase a new home, hiring a professional Calgary home inspector is always a good idea. You will get an expert opinion on the condition of the home, thus making you more confident in your decision to purchase or not to purchase. To book a professional home inspection with Red Seal Inspection, visit our website  http://www.redsealinspection.ca/