Home Inspections: Why Homebuyers Should Never Skip Them

Author: CNET

When potential buyers are touring a home, they’re often focused on how they’ll afford their monthly mortgage payment, rather than picking out flaws in the electrical system.

“They are not necessarily thinking about the pipes in the attic or gas that is venting into the wrong place,” said Sacha Rady, a real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers. 

That’s where a home inspection comes in. A home inspection offers a comprehensive overview of the property, from foundation issues to roof damage and everything in between. It gives homebuyers an objective look into the underbelly of the property, said Rady. 

The home inspection process is critical to understanding any potential safety issues or future repair costs. Here’s why home inspections are important…

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