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I'm a girl who took her passion for teaching and turned it into a million dollar Real Estate empire. I love coffee latte's, lemon pepper chicken, and working from home with my dog on my lap. My mission? To educate you in the home buying and selling process to help you build long term wealth!

When it comes to real estate transactions, there can be many unknowns for the buyer. The solution? Home inspections.

Home inspections are popular in real estate because they uncover and resolve property issues prior to the final sale. For buyers, knowing about any structural issues in advance is a huge advantage that can make or break a deal – and in 2022, 88 percent of successful buyers saw the benefits.

👉🏼👉🏼 What is a Home Inspection?
Simply put, a home inspection is when a licensed inspector visits a property to examine it for issues. This is often a precautionary step during the home-buying process that ensures the home is physically up-to-date and ready for a new owner. Sometimes it can be confused with a home appraisal, so we’ve broken down the differences below:

A home inspection is thorough and optional, focusing on the overall condition of the home.

A home appraisal is more general and focuses on the overall value of the home.

👉🏼👉🏼 Home Inspection Benefits for Buyers
Personally touring a home is one thing – it offers a first-hand view of the property’s condition – but at the end of the day, it doesn’t give the same benefits to buyers as an official inspection.

Why? Because not all issues with a home can be seen on the surface.

It’s almost impossible to know all the details without the knowledge of a professional inspector. If there’s damage that isn’t immediately visible, for example, it could cost the buyer thousands of dollars in repairs if they skip the inspection. On the other hand, an inspection ensures that there aren’t any unwanted surprises and the buyer knows exactly what they’re getting into.

Top Five Inspection Benefits for Buyers

For home buyers, an inspection:

  1. Identifies potential problems with a property and its associated costs.
  2. Empowers buyers to make more informed decisions
  3. Minimizes repairs needed after closing
  4. Makes the buying process smoother and more efficient.
  5. Helps during negotiations if issues are found.

Remember: purchasing a home is a huge financial investment and shouldn’t be taken lightly. By ordering an inspection, you’ll eliminate those “what ifs” and give yourself more peace of mind with your transaction. In the event that issues are uncovered during the inspection, you’ll also be in a good position to negotiate and could even change the final price of the property.

Have additional questions on the inspection and the cost of ordering one? Shoot me a text at 407-250-8214!


CREDIT: January 26, 2023 by Zach Festini from Total Mortgage

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When it comes to real estate transactions, there can be many unknowns for the buyer. The solution? Home inspections.

Home inspections are popular in real estate because they uncover and resolve property issues prior to the final sale. For buyers, knowing about any structural issues in advance is a huge advantage that can make or break a deal – and in 2022, 88 percent of successful buyers saw the benefits.

👉🏼👉🏼 What is a Home Inspection?
Simply put, a home inspection is when a licensed inspector visits a property to examine it for issues. This is often a precautionary step during the home-buying process that ensures the home is physically up-to-date and ready for a new owner. Sometimes it can be confused with a home appraisal, so we’ve broken down the differences below:

A home inspection is thorough and optional, focusing on the overall condition of the home.

A home appraisal is more general and focuses on the overall value of the home.

👉🏼👉🏼 Home Inspection Benefits for Buyers
Personally touring a home is one thing – it offers a first-hand view of the property’s condition – but at the end of the day, it doesn’t give the same benefits to buyers as an official inspection.

Why? Because not all issues with a home can be seen on the surface.

It’s almost impossible to know all the details without the knowledge of a professional inspector. If there’s damage that isn’t immediately visible, for example, it could cost the buyer thousands of dollars in repairs if they skip the inspection. On the other hand, an inspection ensures that there aren’t any unwanted surprises and the buyer knows exactly what they’re getting into.

Top Five Inspection Benefits for Buyers

For home buyers, an inspection:
  1. Identifies potential problems with a property and its associated costs.
  2. Empowers buyers to make more informed decisions
  3. Minimizes repairs needed after closing
  4. Makes the buying process smoother and more efficient.
  5. Helps during negotiations if issues are found.

Remember: purchasing a home is a huge financial investment and shouldn’t be taken lightly. By ordering an inspection, you’ll eliminate those “what ifs” and give yourself more peace of mind with your transaction. In the event that issues are uncovered during the inspection, you’ll also be in a good position to negotiate and could even change the final price of the property.

Have additional questions on the inspection and the cost of ordering one? Shoot me a text at 407-250-8214!


CREDIT: January 26, 2023 by Zach Festini from Total Mortgage

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