The Seven Most Costly Misconceptions About Home Inspections – Misconception #6

Misconception #6:  FHA or VA has inspected the house and/or the appraisal will cover me.
“Absolutely not.  While having FHA or VA do an inspection on your home is useful and they likely call out a number of concerns, this is far from a complete inspection.  In fact, the bottom line is that these inspectors are [...]

The Seven Most Costly Misconceptions About Home Inspections – Misconception #5

Misconception #5: If you are buying a brand new home you don’t need an inspection.
“Simply not true.  Many people believe that if they are buying a new home that everything is new and going to work perfectly. 
“Nothing could be further from the truth.  While buying a new house is great because no one has lived [...]

The Seven Most Costly Misconceptions About Home Inspections – Misconception #4

Misconception #4: The company that offers the lowest price is the company you should hire. “Maybe – but not always.  Here are two important points to consider. 
Point #1: The company that offers the cheapest price is generally showing you a couple of things.  One that they are new and or that they don’t really know what [...]

The Seven Most Costly Misconceptions About Home Inspections – Misconception #3

 Misconception #3: One inspection is as good as another inspection.  One inspector is as good as another inspector.  One inspection company is as good as another inspection company.
“No.  You will want to make sure the inspector or inspection company has the experience to take care of you.  Many people think of home inspection companies as [...]

The Seven Most Costly Misconceptions About Home Inspections – Misconception #2

Misconception #2:  You don’t need a home inspection if you are getting a home warranty. 
No.  As you probably know, there are very few perfect homes.  A home inspector is going to inspect for any major problems that you need to be aware of concerning the structure of the home and the mechanical aspects of the [...]