A good friend of mine bought a house two months ago. His wife got the real estate to organize their pest and building inspections (some other pest controller). He called me once the inspection reports came back and asked if he could send them over to me so I could tell him what they meant and weather the house was ok or not.
At first I thanked him for sending his business to some other pest manager and not me, then I looked over the reports for him. From the reports most things with the property seemed fine, a few little things here and there but nothing that would put you off buying the house.
As some one who makes a living as a personal trainer how was he to know what the reports were saying unless he was at the inspection.
I always tell my clients it is very important to be at the inspection for a few reasons:
• The client can walk around the building with the inspectors and have the important things pointed out to them.
• The client can see if the inspector is taking his time to check the house out carefully
• Any questions the client has can be answered on the spot
• The inspector can get an idea weather the client understands what he is talking about.
If your are buying a new house get out to the inspection, ask as many questions as you like. Remember you are paying the inspectors so they are on your time. Don’t leave until you are comfortable you understand every thing you need to know about you’re your new purchase.
Damien.
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