Jeanie Gorrie

LICENSE: S28027


(401) 265-5915
(401) 921-5011 (Office)

Inspection

 

Buyers are entitled and encouraged to conduct a series of inspections on the property that they are about to purchase. After your offer has been accepted, your HomeSmart Professionals Associate will assist you in hiring a professional home inspector to conduct an inspection of the property. At HomeSmart Professionals, we recommend that you choose a home inspector that is certified by a trade association.


Some of the items typically investigated during an inspection are: plumbing, A/C, heating, electrical, structure, foundation, roof and attic. If any of the following are areas of concern, you can ask your inspector to address concerns regarding indoor air quality, expansive soil conditions, previous fire or flood, radon, pests and mold. If you are obtaining a loan, your Lender may require specific inspections as well.

 

When applicable, you will be provided with a Property Disclosure Statement from the Seller, which contains all information material to the sale of the property prior to making an offer. Your HomeSmart Professionals Associate will ask you to read through it carefully and ask any questions you might have so that your inspector may investigate those concerns further.

 

Additional inspections that you may want to consider are: a survey to determine where property lines are located, and a claims report, which gives Buyers the past insurance claim history on the property (a factor which can affect the cost of you homeowner’s insurance).

In addition to formal inspections, Buyers should consider other methods of obtaining information about the property. For example, talk to the neighbors and drive around the neighborhood during different times of day. In touring the neighborhood, consider things such as proximity to freeways, airports and schools.

Your HomeSmart Professionals Associate can also provide you with resources for obtaining information on crime statistics, city planning and zoning, school information and environmental concerns which may affect your decision to purchase.

Remember... it's a Smart Move with HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate!