You are probably wondering what exactly these two terms are, because when you are first going into the property industry, they do not come up too often.
A home inspection is when the buyer pays a professional inspector to come and look at the house in question, to make sure there are no defects or long-term problems. This usually happens after the purchase contract is signed and read by both the buyer and seller. Home inspections are simply to help the buyer and give them some peace of mind. So, you know that the house is worth the money.
Buying a house is a risky business. Because once the contracts are signed, and the check is in the owner’s hand, and keys in yours, you cannot go back. Any problems you notice while living in the house are your problems. And while open houses are a good way to get a feel of the house and realize if it is where you want to live, you cannot find out everything about the area in one trip. That is why it is good to get a professional in, as they are experienced in noticing things you might not.
Home inspection is just a good way to make sure you do not waste thousands of dollars, and have to spend thousands more later to fix problems like leaky pipes and old flooring.
Another thing you should be well researched on when buying a house is home warranties. A home warranty is a contract that basically covers repairs and replacements on appliances and systems in your house, for a certain amount of time, mostly about a year.
A home warranty usually covers all the appliances that come with the house you buy, as long as they were working when you bought the house. However, before signing a home warranty contract, make sure to confirm what exactly is covered, and more importantly, what is not.
You also should be aware of what breakdowns are covered. Home warranty contracts are extremely specific in terms of what exactly they will cover, and what they will not. They specify in detail the exact problems.
You can request home warranty services at any time of day, and any day of the week. All you have to do is file an online request form, or contact a call service.
The importance of both home inspections and warranties are just to ensure that you get the best out of your money, and that the process of buying a house and moving in is made easier. Both processes help you feel protected and secure, because, buying a house is a big deal, and often, buyers go into it not really knowing how to work out the best deals, and when to know that they are being cheated or taken advantage of. Both home inspections and house warranties are two extra processes that while may be time consuming at first, will be beneficial and worth it in the long run.
