Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life. Naturally, securing your investment is an important step in the home buying process. As a buyer in the market you want to make sure that you are well informed before making this life-changing decision. A pre-purchase home inspection ensures you are well informed before making this life-changing purchase. Not to mention it can save you countless dollars in the long run.

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We strongly recommend hiring a professional home inspector to conduct an inspection before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some of the top reasons.

Dangers of Buying 'As Is'

If you are tempted to buy a home without an inspection, you are leaving yourself vulnerable to inheriting hidden structural conditions. Buying a home “as is” means that sellers are not held responsible for any issues not immediately noticeable, leaving you with the cost of these repairs after purchase. A licensed inspection can alert you to structural issues by evaluating plumbing, electrical, insulation, termites, radioactive radon levels and more.

Impact on Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance can also be affected by the lack of home inspection. As with any insurance policy pre-existing conditions must be extensively noted in order to get the best coverage possible. Insurance companies are very meticulous when it comes to weighing liability. Therefore, documenting the existing condition of your home is ideal for insurance purposes.

By informing you insurance company of any pre-existing conditions, you will be covered in the event of a damaging home incident.

Although home inspection might not sound as thrilling as purchasing your dream home as soon as possible, it is imperative that it remain a part of the home buying process. Inspections protect your investment and can save you from a lot of heartache.

Are you having issues with your homeowners insurance policy after a botched inspection? We can help! Contact the Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. in Altamonte Springs, FL and speak to one of our qualified attorneys.