Buying a Home

When to have an inspection

An inspector should be hired for most real estate transactions. They will point out all maintenance issues and can reveal many potential safety hazards. Plus, homes are being constructed in record time. Builders are required to fix deficiencies, however, you are responsible for identifying them.

Choosing an Inspector

All home inspectors are not created equal. There are several characteristics and qualities that you should look for when choosing a home inspector:

• Is the inspector professionally trained?
• Is the inspector a member of the Provincial Association of Certified Home Inspectors?
• Is the inspector a good communicator? They need to be able to explain technical construction and system details in simple language.
• What is the fee for the service? Be wary of inspectors who charge exceptionally low rates to obtain business.
• Talk with a prospective inspector and ask lots of questions.

Your new potential home should allow you to get maximum enjoyment with minimum investment of time and money. When you look at the relatively miniscule cost compared to the size of the investment, it is hard to argue that an inspection makes a lot of sense.