Why Home Buyers Should Hire Their Own Home Inspector and How to Choose One

Why Home Buyers Should Hire Their Own Home Inspector and How to Choose OneWhen you’ve found the perfect home and you’re preparing for all of the final details to be sorted, there are a few important things that should not be forgotten about. A home inspection is among the most important steps in the transfer of the home and here’s why it’s very important to find the right person for the job.

Assessing All The Elements

Purchasing a home is among the most important and expensive decisions you will ever make, and for this reason it’s necessary to hire a professional that has experience with how a home should function. Because there are so many things that make a house run smoothly, the right inspector will be able to assess any major issues for you so that you’re not forced to pay a high price for fix-ups when the deal is already set in stone.

What The Inspector Will Look For

There are a number of things a home inspector will look at that encompass all of the main functioning systems of a house, and this should determine if your home will be a good investment for you. There will be items that need regular or routine maintenance that will be identified, but the most important issues like a cracking home foundation or mold can be a major expense. From start to finish, a home inspector will be able to give you a written report of any minor and major issues that will help you determine the value of your investment.

How To Find The Ideal Inspector

One of the most important factors when it comes to the right inspector is experience, and no piece of paper can make up for this. While your inspector should certainly have professional certification from organizations like the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) or the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), they should have a number of years under their belt and have seen enough to know what to look for.

There are a lot of things to think about when buying a home, but finding the right inspector can go a long way in positively impacting your purchase. If you’re currently on the market for a home and are considering your options, contact me for more information – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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9006 W Luke Avenue Glendale, AZ 85305

$559,500
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,725 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6777178
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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7835 E Lakeview Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209

$559,500
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,946 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6760616
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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9660 S Centennial Road Apache Junction, AZ 85120

$559,490 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Blossom Rock Horizon, Apache Junction
New
$559,490
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,264 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6786636
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$559,465 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in Pinnacle At San Tan Heights, San Tan Valley
Open House
$559,465
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,762 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6723176
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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26191 S 228th Street Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$559,222
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,956 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6743326
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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28289 N 134th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383

$559,179 - 3Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Sereno, Peoria
New
$559,179
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,821 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6786784
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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12311 W Parkway Lane Avondale, AZ 85323

$559,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,272 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6782987
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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5752 N Luna Drive Eloy, AZ 85131

$559,000 - 2Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Robson Ranch-arizona Unit Five, Eloy
New
$559,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,009 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6786684
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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12406 W Cougar Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375

$559,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,864 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6701498
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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116 N 3rd Street Tombstone, AZ 85638

$559,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,404 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6746565
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$559,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,153 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6753584
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2417 W Gambit Trail Phoenix, AZ 85085

$559,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,045 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6758138
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
AMAZING REMODELED HOME! MOVE IN TODAY! 4BD/2.5BA Brand New flooring throughout the entire home! Brand new, stainless steel appliances! New AC, New, fresh interior paint. Priced to Sell! This one won't last!