But new home buyers can benefit from home inspections, too. New construction may be new, but it's rarely perfect. Most buyers can't answer these questions, but a qualified home inspector can. Inspections can also help sellers. Timely repairs can increase a home's value and enhance its marketability in a sluggish real estate climate.
Appraisals tend to nudge higher, too, when a home is in good physical condition.
The actual inspection typically takes 1-3 hours. We encourage our clients to accompany the inspector as they evaluate a property's condition. It is a great opportunity for buyers to learn about their prospective new home and draw their own conclusions if problems are pinpointed. The average home contains more than 100 different parts, systems and features. A good inspector takes stock of all of these in the search for defects that could prove troublesome later.