Home inspections are one of the most necessary steps in the purchase of any home, new or old. as a home is a major purchase, likely the most major purchase, and the most expensive purchase you will ever make, it only makes sense to ensure that you are getting what you paid for. Make sure that when you have the home inspected it is by a reputable and in dependent home inspector. It is their job to examine every aspect of the home and to make sure that not only is it safe, but that the seller has been earnest with their disclosure about the home. They can also help to find things that the seller may not have been aware of themselves. This is especially true in homes where the seller has not owned the home for an extended period of time.
Inspections are are a required aspect of real estate sales. They are in place to ensure that the home that is transferring hands is safe and livable. Inspectors visually check many aspects of the home during an average inspection. The most notable things are the home's systems like plumbing, heating, electrical and so on. Another major aspect of a home inspection is the checking of the foundation and home itself for structural stability. If there is a problem like cracks in the foundation or leaks in the basement an inspection will identify these problems so that they can be dealt with before the sale is complete.
One thing that many regular inspections don't look at that should be looked at is the possibility of mold in the home. Some inspectors are not fully versed in the identification of mold so it would benefit you greatly to find an inspector who is trained in the identification of mold. This will be particularly important in any home that is in close proximity to a water source such as a lake or river. Is is important to know about mold in a home as certain types of mold can be extremely harmful. Mold of any sort can inflame allergies and conditions of the respiratory system.
Don't sell yourself short on a home purchase and be wary of any seller who seems to want to have the inspection step skipped. Maybe they are trying to hide something? Unless you get the inspection you may never know for sure.
