Why An Inspection?

No home is perfect, even a brand new one. Anything from major damage to minor maintenance issues can be found. Even homes a few years old are not immune – they could have problems with the plumbing, electrical system, heating and cooling system, or the roofing system just to name a few.

    For Sellers, it is important to be aware of any issues your home may have prior to putting it on the market. Getting a pre-listing home inspection will ensure that you’re aware of any problems and can take care of them on your terms – or present them as-is and adjust your selling price proportionally. The alternative leaves you open to costly surprises, delays, legal action, and even potential deal-breakers once you’ve entered negotiations with the buyer.

 

For Buyers, an inspection is vital to uncovering issues a home may have but are invisible to the untrained eye. Even if the inspection finds more problems than you’re comfortable with and you move on to a different home to start the process all over again, it’s money well spent.  An Nebraska Home Inspection will give you the opportunity to ask the seller to make the repairs before you buy, or to back out of the contract.  So be sure to ask for the “inspection contingency” when you begin to enter negotiations with the seller.  This allows you to set a limit on the cost of repairs to the home.  If the inspector estimates that repairs will cost more than the limit, the contract is voided.  It is a good way to protect yourself from ending up with a home that requires repairs that you are unable or unwilling to pay for.