 It will take approximately 30 days from the time we have an accepted purchase agreement to the time that we go to the closing table. But our work isn’t over yet.
Now that we have an accepted purchase agreement, we have 10 days to have the property inspected, and to negotiate any repairs. You will have the opportunity to hire an inspector to evaluate the condition of the home. The goal of a home inspection is to give the client a better understanding of the physical condition of the structure and the systems than would otherwise be known. Typical homes take 2-3 hours to inspect. When the client arrives the inspector often presents a pre-inspection agreement to be signed followed by payment. A good inspector then gives the client an overview of the inspection process and invites the client to accompany him. Though the order may vary, the inspector, at minimum, visually inspects each of the following: - Interior (non-cosmetic)
- Attic
- Foundation
- Chimney - you may want a separate chimney sweep to clean and inspect if it is wood burning
- Framing
- Kitchen Appliances
- Roof
- Windows
- Laundry
- Bathrooms
- Plumbing System
- Electrical System
- Heating System
- Air Conditioning System
- Well & Septic-either a licensed inspector or The County Health Department will do samples to pass judgment on The condition of these items.
Additional items such as pools, spas, barns and other structures, docks and sea walls, well flow, wood destroying insects, lawn sprinkler systems, fences and gates, and EIFS (exterior insulation & finish systems) may be offered by the inspection company, sometimes at an additional fee. The inspection company may also offer environmental services such as water testing, radon testing, lead testing, or asbestos testing. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector should give the client a summary of what was discovered and an opportunity to ask questions. The client then receives a signed written report of the findings. The report is the client’s property; no other party is entitled to see it. For more information visit the HouseMaster Web site. More Information | 
