WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN A HOME INSPECTION

Congratulations on buying your new home.

The process can be stressful.  A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect.  You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time.  This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection.  All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming.  What should you do?

Relax.  Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections.

These are nice to know about.  However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
1.         Major defects.  An example of this would be a significant structural failure.
2.         Things that may lead to major defects.  A small water leak coming from a piece of roof flashing, for example.
3.       Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home.  Structural damaged caused by termite infestation, for example.
4.         Safety hazards.  Such as a lack of GFCI-protection.

Anything in these categories should be corrected.  Often a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially in categories 2 and 4).

Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection.  Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report.  No home is perfect.

Keep things in perspective.  Don't kill your deal over things that don't matter.  It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller's disclosure, or nit-picky items.

HERE is a great article by Larry Tolchinsky, Esq. on 10 reasons to perform a home inspection. It's filled with great information! If you are in need of real estate services, please contact Larry on his firm's website at ​https://aboutfloridalaw.com/

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Have one of our local and independent certified inspectors stop by and check to see that the work is being done properly, before it’s too late. The inspector can also approve the completed job before you make the final payment to the contractor.
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• Project and contractor oversight
• New-construction phase inspections
• Final walk-through inspections
• One-Year Builder’s Warranty Inspections
• Annual inspections for home and commercial property owners
• Investor consulting
• Pre-Listing Seller Inspections
• Foreclosure inspections
• Insurance inspections
• Home inspections

We have inspectors in your neighborhood standing ready to serve you.  Our independent inspectors do not offer repair services, do not participate in real estate-preferred vendor schemes, and do not charge unreasonably high fees.
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​Florida will now require statewide certification of condominiums over three stories high under new a law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Thursday May, 26th.  The condominium certification clause was included in the new law that would disallow insurance carriers from automatically denying coverage because of a roof’s age if the roof is less than 15 years old. Homeowners with roofs 15 years or older will be allowed to get an inspection before insurers deny them coverage. Get your roof inspection today if it’s over 15 years old! Contact us at (954) 445-6997 for a premiere roof inspection.

​Should I Hire the Cheapest Property Inspector?
 
Property inspection costs can vary depending on your property size, the services you need, and the inspection company you choose. There are many different pricing structures, and when you compare property inspection fees, you also have to compare the value that you are receiving from the inspection company that you hire. Inspection services such as whole home inspections, insurance inspections, foundation inspections, code inspections, roof inspections, electrical inspections, etc., all have various pricing structures.
 
It is very tempting to choose the cheapest inspection company, especially in today’s tough economy. After all, this is your investment or permanent home property, and you need to think about what is going to provide the best value for you and your investment. There are, however, some serious pitfalls in choosing the cheapest property inspector. 
 
When selecting an inspection company to provide residential or commercial property inspections, price shouldn’t be the only factor when you are making your decision. Think about having a good property inspector the same way you think about your insurance policies. Any time you own a property, odds are there will be a problem at some point in time. When trouble arises, you don’t want to find out that your insurance policy has some holes in it. You don’t want to discover at a time too late, that your policy doesn’t provide the right coverage. You want to know that your investment or homestead property is fully covered. 
 
This is the same reason you shouldn’t choose a low budget property inspector. A good property inspector will do the same thing that a good insurance policy does: protect you. A good property inspection company has experience. That’s a huge factor, and paying for experience is well worth the investment. 
 
Let’s say your insurance company wants to force an inspection or possibly cancel you; do you want to work with someone who doesn’t know how to handle the reasons why and try to prove to them that they may be incorrect in their risk assessment? Maybe you’ve saved some money on property inspection fees, but what will you do when that property inspector has never dealt with problems like we are seeing today regarding insurance and risk assessments for a home or a building? 
 
You’ll want a property inspector who has seen this type of situation over and over again. You want someone with the right experience to fully explain how reliable vendors can come out and resolve the situation if it entails an electrical problem, roof, plumbing or any other building system issue without substantially adding to your costs or your stress. 
 
That sort of oversight and expertise comes with many years of experience. Long term property inspection experience is huge, and it’s one of the most important things you can consider when you’re hiring a property inspection company. Can you place a dollar amount on that level of experience? Not when you consider the peace of mind that years of hands-on experience provides to you, and the additional cost of not knowing or doing things right the first time. We have over 25 years of experience at Florida Property Inspections.
 
Your home, rental or commercial property is an important investment. It’s a business. Don’t compromise on the level of service you are getting. Be ready to pay a reasonable fee for a quality property inspector. We’ve found that the cheapest inspection company will only end up costing you more in the long term. Always choose full coverage when you buy insurance, and always choose experience when you’re partnering with a property inspection company. We would love the opportunity to hear more about your property and share how we can protect your investment. Contact our team at Florida Property Inspections today! 

Pre-Listing Inspections for Sellers and Realtors
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Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first.  Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways:

• It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
• It helps you to price your home realistically.
• It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that;
• Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
• There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit or Closing.
• You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
• It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
• It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
• It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.
• It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
• Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to potential buyers.

Now is the time to order your Annual home Inspection. An annual inspection will help you determine if there are any material defects in your home in order to resolve the issues without delay. Order your inspection today! 

​Florida Property Inspections is fully committed to providing every client and potential with the most precise and accurate home inspection information and report. As Florida state licensed, insured and InterNACHI Certified Home Inspectors, we have the experience, knowledge and ability to get the job done right the first time. No matter if the property is a residential or commercial property, you can trust us and rely on our vast industry experience that provides the most accurate and professional property inspection available.

Florida Property Inspections promises to provide outstanding customer service, an extremely thorough inspection, and a professional, detailed report in order for you have all of the information that you will require to make a confident decision on your real estate purchase. 

Buying a home is probably one of the biggest investments that you will ever make, and before committing to your purchase,  make sure that you are investing in a property with full knowledge of any repairs needed, both minor or major. We promise to give you the most accurate informational report regarding your property at the time of your inspection. 

We provide the highest quality inspection services in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties and throughout South Florida. Our inspectors are fully certified by InterNACHI and we follow strict Standards of Practice at each inspection. Our main concern for each client is to protect against material defects regarding the property that could compromise your investment or cost you thousands in repairs after the purchase. 

We are here to help you and we are available now to schedule your next inspection! Call us at (954) 445-6997

Eventually, home buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what you are going to find by inspecting the home first, before your purchase.  Having a thorough property inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways:

• It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
• It helps you to price your home realistically.
• It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...
• Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
• There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.
• You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
• It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
• It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
• It may relieve your concerns and suspicions.
• For sellers, it reduces liability by adding professional supporting documentation to the disclosure statement.
• Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to potential buyers. 
Contact us today for your pre-purchase or sale property inspection! Call us at (954) 445-6997