P R O P E R T Y I N S P E C T I O N S

Real estate contracts contain contingency clauses that allow buyers to inspect the property. It is very important that you hire a professional Home Inspector and conduct a home inspection to determine if the home has any defects that would affect the value or desirability of the home.

It is also important to order a Wood Destroying Pest and Organisms (termite) Inspection. This inspection identifies existing or potential pest, dry rot, fungus and other structure-threatening infestation or conditions. The initial inspection fee covers only those areas which are accessible to the inspector. These inspectors must be licensed and can give estimates to correct noted problems, can make the suggested repairs and/or can certify that the work has been completed.

Once you have completed all of your desired inspections you have the right to negotiate for the seller to make repairs based upon your determination of important issues found during your inspections The seller will then have the right to agree, renegotiate or refuse to make any repairs. In most cases, if the seller does not agree to make your requested repairs you can accept the seller's response, withdraw from the response, withdraw from the sale or a