While not always necessary, we usually recommend a home inspection as a critical part of the process of buying your Naperville home.
What is a home inspection?
A home inspection is a detailed inspection by a paid professional inspector (often an architect, building contractor engineer) who will search for defects or other problems that might be a problem to the buyer.
Home Inspectors usually represent and are paid by the buyer. The home inspection usually takes place after an offer to buy the property has been negotiated and accepted.
Do I need a home inspection?
Yes. Buying a home "as is" can often be risky. Oftentimes the property may have major problems or defects that are not readily apparent to the layperson and may not even be known to the seller. Repairs to these problems can amount to very significant amounts of money. A home inspection can find and identify these problems before you purchase.
Should I hire a home inspector for a newly built
home?
Many housing and real estate experts recommend having a home inspected, new or old. For a newly built Naperville home, you should ask the builder to provide copies of any inspection reports on the property, architectural plans, surveys and pertinent construction documents for your inspector to review.
How do I find a home inspector?
Your inspector should either be a professional home inspector, an engineer, an architect or a contractor. We will be glad to recommend several Home Inspectors that we have worked with.
If you hire a professional inspector, look for one who belongs to The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). This organization has developed rigorous inspection guidelines and a professional code of ethics for its members. The rates for a Naperville home inspection vary widely (figure a minimum of $400), so get a firm quote.
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