31190 HILLIARD BLVD.
WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145 PHONE 440.808.3811
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31190 HILLIARD BLVD. WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145 PHONE 440.808.3811 |
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WE SERVICE THE TRI-COUNTY AREA 7 HILLS, BAY VILLAGE, BEREA, CLEVELAND, FAIRVIEW, GARFIELD Hts., LAKEWOOD, MAPLE Hts. NORTH OLMSTED, OLMSTED FALLS, PARMA , ROCKY RIVER, WESTLAKE, We specialize in new homes as well as older homes, plus condo's & rentals, the best thing to do is have your future purchase inspected for the peace of mind. Home Inspection A Good Idea For The seller As Well As The Buyer As we all know, the term “caveat emptor” no longer applies to the purchase of any real estate. In today’s market the buyer not only needs to know but has a right to know of existing or potential problems with his future home. That is why astute home buyers are turning to home inspectors for a professional Inspection. However, the findings of such inspections can result in a great deal of wasted time spent by the brokers and sellers and might even cause buyers to change their minds about buying the house. Is there anything a broker can do to avoid the consequences of an unfavorable inspection report? Most certainly. Brokers should have the sellers inform them of any previous or present defects; for example, problems with septic tank / system, a leaking roof, water penetration into the basement and other major structural or mechanical defects, etc., should be divulged. Records of repair costs should be made available to interested parties. The broker should inspect visually for any obvious faults. Defects such as peeling paint, rotting gutters, defective chimneys and other such visible flaws should be brought to the owner’s attention. All necessary repairs should be made prior to the sale. Finally, a home inspector should be hired to make a pre-sale “walk-through” inspection which will provide additional insights into present or future problems. A walk-through inspection differs from a regular one in that it is done for the seller rather than the buyer. Also, it does not take the usual two to three hours to complete. Normally, a walk-through inspection takes only about an hour, and the fee is usually half that of a regular inspection. Rather than a lengthy follow-up report, an oral report with a check list of defects is given, with the emphasis put not so much on what a buyer is buying but on what a seller is selling. The importance of this type of inspection cannot be overstated. An alert inspector for the seller will be able to point out defects that a buyer’s inspector may find which in turn will enable the broker and client to take steps toward correcting them before the sale. Being forewarned is truly being forearmed. Is a home inspection necessary? The answer is an emphatic YES. Both the seller and the buyer should have separate inspections. The inspections protect not only the seller and the buyer but also the broker. Serious structural and mechanical defects will be detected prior to the closing of the sale, and arrangements can be made to the satisfaction of both parties. Only then will the buyers and sellers be satisfied, and the risk of a lost sale will be lessened considerably. Inspections can take about 3 1/2 hours any less and its just a cursory walk through which is not beneficial to the buyer. WE CHARGE $ 275.00 FOR HOMES UP TO 1900 SQ. FT.
Contact InformationTelephone 440-808-3811 CELL 216.905.4658
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