Home Inspections by Certified Home Inspectors
Home inspections are performed for many different reasons by many different people who call themselves home inspectors. Be sure that you get qualified home inspectors to perform your home inspection. Several states are now on the bandwagon of ensuring that those posing as home inspectors are qualified, licensed, and insured before they can perform a home inspection. Here at AREA, LLC you will get licensed Louisiana home inspectors to perform your home inspection service.
Both Buyers and Sellers Use Home Inspections
Both buyers and sellers may hire home inspectors to perform home inspections. A speculative real estate buyer may employ a home inspector to check out a house before the purchase. Some repairs can be quite costly and all home inspectors at AREA, LLC are trained to spot such deficiencies. Many time sellers, especially FSBO, wish to have home inspections performed before they put their home on the market. The licensed home inspectors at AREA, LLC can help with punch list home inspections to help the sale go through more smoothly. For FSBO sellers, review our frequently asked question (FAQ) on this subject.
Whether you are on the selling or buying side, home inspections make sense! Most lenders these days will require home inspections by licensed home inspectors before they will consider financing. So whether you prepare your home ahead of time or wait on your buyer, your home will very likely be subjected to one or more home inspections. Why not be prepared?
What Do Home Inspectors Find
Home inspectors are trained to spot problems that are visible at the time of the inspection. Home inspectors cannot see behind furniture or through walls. It is recommended that you take some time to prepare for your home inspection before the home inspector arrives. A helpful guide to preparing for a home inspection can be found under our FAQ article entitled Inspection Preparation Checklist
Contrary to what many people think, houses do not fail home inspections. Strictly cosmetic items are not a concern during a strict home inspection. AREA, LLC does offer a "punch list" type of inspection which does cover even cosmetic items. But in all, home inspectors simply look for deficiencies in specific areas. One of the most common concerns found by home inspectors are areas of moisture intrusion. Moisture can present many problems for the home owner. Home inspectors are trained to spot visible signs that indicate moisture is a concern.
Are Home Inspections Home Warranties?
No, home inspections are not home warranties. As mentioned above, home inspectors are trained to spot what they can see; not what they cannot. Home warranites are basically insurance policies and can be purchased through third parties. Contact us and we can assist you in purchasing a home warranty. Our licensed home inspectors at AREA, LLC will do all that we can to make your home inspection experience as pleasurable as possible!
Aren't Home Inspections Expensive?
Home inspections are very affordable. At AREA, LLC we determine the price of your home inspection by the size of your home (total square footage; not just heated area) and any additional items that will be inspected. Take a look at our our Home Inspection Fees page for a rough list of prices. To ensure that we understand your home inspection needs, contact us so that we may discuss your exact home inspection requirements. Both AREA, LLC's inspectors and you need to be on the same page before the home inspection begins.
In summary, whether you are a buyer or seller, the home in question will likely see home inspectors walking up the drive. Why wait for a surprise when you can be informed now? Get that home inspection process started by contacting AREA, LLC!
