Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your life, which is why getting a home inspection is an important part of the process. A home may look perfect from the outside, but it could be hiding a lot of problems. Only an inspection can tell you the true physical condition of the home you have your eye on. If you’ve found your dream home in the San Antonio, TX, area, let I.C. IT Home Inspection conduct a professional, thorough home inspection, so you know exactly what you’re buying.

Why You Should Get a Home Inspection Before Closing on the Home

No Surprises

Listed homes are usually dressed up to accentuate their best features, but they can be hiding a lot of flaws. Once you sign the paperwork, that home and all its problems are yours to deal with. Some things, like leaky faucets, can be quick fixes. But a home inspection can uncover larger, very expensive problems before you buy. Old plumbing, shoddy electrical work, foundation issues, a leaky roof, drainage issues or problems with the HVAC would all be covered in a property inspection. This information can either give you leverage during price negotiations, or let you back out before you get strapped with a home you can’t afford to fix.

Negotiating Power

If most of the problems are relatively minor, you won’t have too much room to negotiate the asking price. But when larger issues are discovered, you have some power to either lower the asking price or negotiate a credit for expected repairs. Common issues that can bring credits or a reduced price are old roofs, HVAC problems, foundation issues, or shoddy electrical work. However, it is important to hire your own property inspection service, even if the seller has had an inspection performed. You want to be absolutely sure the inspection is accurate.

You will likely be in your home for a while, which means you’re responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. Make sure you know exactly what you are buying before you sign any paperwork by hiring the professionals at I.C. IT Home Inspection in San Antonio. Give them a call at (210) 473-5212 or visit their website for more information.