The Importance of a Home Inspection

August 2, 2013

When a purchase agreement has been signed, it is usually because the Buyer(s) have found “the one” and have already begun an emotional attachment to the property. As a Licensed Realtor in Minnesota, I am here to look past the emotional side and look for things that could adversely affect the Buyer’s use or enjoyment of the home. For example, I may preview for the condition of the roof, siding, windows, cracks in the foundation and possible water damage yet I am not a Home Inspector, a Home Inspector is the person who will climb onto the roof, go into the attic, inspect the electrical box, etc. – all things that are needed to make an informed decision on the condition of the property.

When a Home Inspector goes through a property they look at everything, from the exterior to the interior to the condition of the major systems that run the home. This is all to determine the home is safe and sound and won’t end up being a money pit. They are also there to make sure you know how to care for and maintain the home you are purchasing, no matter how long you intend to stay there.

Getting a home inspection is vital to becoming a successful homeowner. We encourage our clients to get a home inspection because no house is perfect, there will always be imperfections and being prepared for them is the best way to move forward. As a licensed Realtor, I want my clients to close on their new home feeling confident about their purchase, and the information given to them throughout an inspection is one of the ways I ensure that outcome.

Chelsea Knutson
Realtor- GRI, ABR, CDPE
763-496-2903
the Better Living Group
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW