Mistakes When Performing a Home Inspection

Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it.

Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that
buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very
own new home.

Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most American and
Canadian home owners would be financially broke at retirement if it weren't for one saving grace - the
equity in their home. Furthermore, mortgage rates are more flexible today than ever and tax allowances
favor home ownership.

Real estate values have always risen steadily. Of course there are peaks and valleys, but the long term
the trend is a consistent increase. This means that every month when you make a mortgage payment
the amount that you owe on the home goes down and the value typically increases. This owe
less-worth more situation is called equity build-up and is the reason you can't afford not to buy.

Even if you have little money for a down payment or credit problems, chances are that you can still buy
that new home. It just comes down to knowing the right strategies, and working with the right people.
See below.

Deadly Mistake #2: Not hiring a buyer's agent to represent you.

Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it is often the biggest single investment you will
make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly
complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and competition from other buyers require buyer
agents to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. For many home buyers, the process
turns into a terrible, stressful ordeal. In addition, making the wrong decisions can end up costing you
thousands of dollars. It does not have to be this way!

Work with a buyer's agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business and who is on
your side. Buyer's agents have a fiduciary duty to you. That means they are loyal to only you and are
obligated to look out for your best interests. Buyer's agents can help you find the best home, the best
lender and the best inspector. Best of all, in most cases, the buyer's agent is paid out of the seller's
commission, even though he/she works for you.

Trying to buy a home without an agent at all is, well... unthinkable.

Deadly Mistake #3: Getting a cheap inspection.

Buying a home is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to shop for
a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected.
The additional cost of hiring a certified inspector is almost insignificant. As a home buyer, you have
recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for
mortgages and trying to get the best deals. Do not stop now. Do not let your real estate agent, a
patty-cake inspector or anyone else talk you into skimping here.

InterNACHI front-ends its membership requirements. InterNACHI turns down more than 1/2 the
inspectors who want to join because they can't fulfill the membership requirements.

InterNACHI certified inspectors perform the best inspections by far. InterNACHI certified inspectors earn
their fees many times over. They do more, they deserve more, and yes they generally charge a little
more. Do yourself a favor...and pay a little more for the quality inspection you deserve.

CALL ME.....I'LL PROVIDE YOU THE INSPECTION THAT OFFERS YOU THE PEACE OF
MIND YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!!!

We perform home inspections in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Frisco, Denton and
surrounding areas.