Carl Winters Blog, Real Estate Inspector, New Braunfels, Texas

The inspection report is a detailed analysis on the condition of the home you are about  to purchase.

My job as the inspector is to locate problems. I've never inspected a perfect home, even in new construction. It is important to understand that these problem areas are not a repair list but a disclosure of the condition of each element of the home. The reports purpose is to allow the buyer to make a fully informed decision based on information that would not otherwise be obtained.

A property inspection covers only areas that are accessible at the time of inspection. 

What Can the Buyer Do?

The buyer’s best line of defense to assure that the home being built is up to par is to hire his or her own independent property inspector to monitor the construction process.    

Having an inspector working with you throughout the project will help you in two ways…

One: Mistakes will be caught by the inspector that the builder may either not be aware of or will not care to correct once made.

Two:  Knowing that their work is being inspected along the way, the builder is likely to pay more attention to your project.

Its my experience that the cost of ongoing inspection is usually less than the cost of the corrections you may end up making down the road when you try to sell the home. Better to have your own inspector working for you today than another buyer’s inspector working against you tomorrow.

 Carl Winters, Advanced Inspector (since 1994), License #3630

Complete Inspection Service (serving San Antonio TX and surrounding counties)

Cell: 830-660-0131, San Antonio 210-494-2257, 830-899-2441

cwintersusa1@gmail.com or realestateinspector@yahoo.com

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DISCOVER PROBLEMS BEFORE YOU BUY……or SELL

A professional assessment by a home inspector will uncover any problems and alert you to any necessary repairs and updates.

If you are not sure how to go about finding an inspector or what he or she should be reviewing, ask your qualified, professional agent for advice and recommendations. But, as always, it will be helpful to take time to research and understand what home inspections can do to protect you and your home, and who you can count on to do a good job.

Here on Active Rain, the Real Estate Network you can gain much information and ask questions to gain additional information.

Buying a home may be the largest investment you will ever make, so it is important to protect yourself and your investment with a home inspection.

THE COMPLETE PICTURE

If you've never had a home inspection, you would probably be surprised by how thorough the home inspector will be when conducting the home inspection. A home inspection should take at least two hours, and may stretch to four hours or longer depending on the size and condition of the house. The inspector will look at every area of the home.

The Inspectors report will cover the condition of the home's heating system; central air conditioning system; interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation and structure.

The average cost of an inspection depends on square footage, number of A/C’s and other areas such as swimming pool, hot tub, spa, septic system, water well, age and location of the home, other buildings on the property.

This is one more step in the purchase process . Don't buy without the inspection.