Do You Fully Understand the Value of Your Home? A Home Inspection Can Help

A wise investor seeks clear, accurate information about the value of a prospective investment before signing the bottom line. In the world of real estate purchases, a portion of this information comes in the form of a full home inspection.

Home Inspections Can Help Reveal a Property’s Value

Even the most beautiful looking house could have its share of hidden defects that could have a profound effect on the property’s value. For example, here are the current averages for replacing some of the most expensive structural components or home systems based on a 2,000-square-foot home (angi.com).

  • Asphalt shingle roof: $12,000 (more complicated, multi-elevation roofs can cost more like $25,000+)
  • Metal roof: 22,000
  • HVAC: $5,000
  • Replacement electrical panel/wiring: $11,000
  • Repipe a house: $7,500
  • Repair foundation/drainage issues: $5,000
  • Repair or replace significant structural damage (dry rot, water damage, pests): $5,000+

These costs are all averages, ranging from a little less to significantly more depending on the size of the house and any additional work required – such as replacing drywall, repainting, replacing flooring, and so on.

The results of your home inspection help provide clear, accurate insight into every aspect of the home’s structural and systems stability, which means you’ll have a better idea of what you’re purchasing and what other costs may be involved.

What To Expect From A Full Home Inspection

During a complete home inspection, we assess the status of the HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Roof, as well as…

  • The status of foundation and grading.
  • Notes indicating any evidence of septic or sewer line issues (we’ll recommend a sewer scope inspection if that’s the case).
  • Attic insulation/ventilation.
  • Stucco/siding/masonry condition.
  • Exterior trim/paint.
  • Quality of windows/doors/trim
  • Interior plumbing fixtures.
  • Light fixtures/switches.
  • Exterior/interior paint.
  • Appliance condition/operation.
  • Notations of pest evidence (in which case we recommend contacting a pest inspector/fumigator).
  • Status of basement/crawl spaces.
  • And more.

A full home inspection provides detailed insight into virtually every aspect of the home. Once the inspection is complete, we can generate a wind mitigation report upon request, which may yield additional savings on homeowner’s insurance premiums.

Using a Home Inspection to Negotiate a Fair Deal

The results of your full home inspection may cause you to back out and look for something requiring less work OR place you in prime negotiating space as your agent, and the seller’s agent determines whether a suitable price reduction or seller credits can keep the deal moving forward.

We frequently partner with real estate professionals who help home buyers make valued purchases, which often include a detailed home inspection. These home inspections can even help the real estate agent negotiate a lower sales price if they learn it will require far more than just “cosmetic costs” to remodel and resell the home for a higher price. Similarly, investors planning to rent the house out may decide the amount of time and money required to make it rentable isn’t worth it.

SIP’s Fast Turnarounds and Detailed Service Provides Confidence to Potential Home Buyers

Home value is a subjective term. For some, a serious fixer-upper may hold no value; for others, that same house is a hidden gem, ready to be restored to its former glory and serve as their cherished “forever home.” If you are looking to purchase a new home, Super Inspection Pros (SIP) is here to provide clarity about the integrity of the property’s structures and systems so you can determine how you want to invest.

Contact SIP to schedule your home inspection, and we guarantee we’ll get you on our calendar in three business days or less. Once the inspection is complete, you’ll receive a copy of your inspection reports in less than 24/hours.

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