You want to prevent yourself from big surprises when you're considering a brand new Lake Minnetonka real estate purchase, therefore getting a professional home inspector can minimize a lot of the stress regarding your potential house early on in the home buying process.
Always remember, though that you are not required to have an official house examination before the committing yourself to the preliminary sales agreement, so it is best to find out as much as possible regarding the shape of the property by having an genuine talk with the vendor and perhaps performing your own basic inspection at which you could see any standard architectural defects.
The majority of vendors would be amenable to having you inspect the property before you sign the preliminary sales deal, and this will provide you the leverage while you are bargaining the sales price. The book 'Smart Consumer's Guide to Home Buying' by Barron really encourages all prospective buyers of properties to prepare an inspection guideline where they can take note of whatever issues as well as other concerns before they get further into the sales process. "If you are thinking about buying a house that will need renovation or upgrading, the more value will be derived from your mini-inspection," explains the authors of the book.
Create an inspection list for a home examination survey to help you do a walk-through of the home as well as note down the overall condition of the home. Here are some important areas to cover:
Ask about how old the property is - you will need to ask the seller exactly when the house was constructed, what types of renovations or new construction took place on the home site, and also check if there are any original blueprint designs on hand.
Examine the base for possible problems - check for substantial breaks or maybe apparent water conditions in the home and also in the basement. Inquire concerning flooding issues or any other weather-related problems which have taken their toll on the house beforehand.
Check the interior for damages and problems - you will need to ensure that the doorways are functioning properly and that the walls are even and free of cracks. Make a note of anything that may have to be repaired immediately and make sure you also take a picture or two of any issues that easily stand out. You'll want to check for signs of potential problems of odor or molds and even make sure all water entry areas are well-maintained and working properly.
Examine the exterior for defects and potential problems - are the windows and doors well-insulated\are the doors and windows well-insulated? Do they open and close fluidly? Make sure all the windows, doors and sidings are free of cracks nor any obvious damages.
Look at heat and air conditioning equipment - ask with regards to the average cooling and/or heating charges each month, and also try to find out how long it has been since the devices were installed. You have to know these things as sometimes, you might need to spend money on a new heaters and air conditioning appliances.
Along with the written examination records, you may also consider taking pictures or video clips using a digital camera/camcorder so you can review everything in more detail at a later date. This extra coverage may be able to provide you with a better position during the negotiation process with the sales agent.
About the Author: Alexandria P. Anderson is a Lake Minnetonka real estate agent that helps people to find and purchase Lake Minnetonka homes and properties for sale in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Always remember, though that you are not required to have an official house examination before the committing yourself to the preliminary sales agreement, so it is best to find out as much as possible regarding the shape of the property by having an genuine talk with the vendor and perhaps performing your own basic inspection at which you could see any standard architectural defects.
The majority of vendors would be amenable to having you inspect the property before you sign the preliminary sales deal, and this will provide you the leverage while you are bargaining the sales price. The book 'Smart Consumer's Guide to Home Buying' by Barron really encourages all prospective buyers of properties to prepare an inspection guideline where they can take note of whatever issues as well as other concerns before they get further into the sales process. "If you are thinking about buying a house that will need renovation or upgrading, the more value will be derived from your mini-inspection," explains the authors of the book.
Create an inspection list for a home examination survey to help you do a walk-through of the home as well as note down the overall condition of the home. Here are some important areas to cover:
Ask about how old the property is - you will need to ask the seller exactly when the house was constructed, what types of renovations or new construction took place on the home site, and also check if there are any original blueprint designs on hand.
Examine the base for possible problems - check for substantial breaks or maybe apparent water conditions in the home and also in the basement. Inquire concerning flooding issues or any other weather-related problems which have taken their toll on the house beforehand.
Check the interior for damages and problems - you will need to ensure that the doorways are functioning properly and that the walls are even and free of cracks. Make a note of anything that may have to be repaired immediately and make sure you also take a picture or two of any issues that easily stand out. You'll want to check for signs of potential problems of odor or molds and even make sure all water entry areas are well-maintained and working properly.
Examine the exterior for defects and potential problems - are the windows and doors well-insulated\are the doors and windows well-insulated? Do they open and close fluidly? Make sure all the windows, doors and sidings are free of cracks nor any obvious damages.
Look at heat and air conditioning equipment - ask with regards to the average cooling and/or heating charges each month, and also try to find out how long it has been since the devices were installed. You have to know these things as sometimes, you might need to spend money on a new heaters and air conditioning appliances.
Along with the written examination records, you may also consider taking pictures or video clips using a digital camera/camcorder so you can review everything in more detail at a later date. This extra coverage may be able to provide you with a better position during the negotiation process with the sales agent.
About the Author: Alexandria P. Anderson is a Lake Minnetonka real estate agent that helps people to find and purchase Lake Minnetonka homes and properties for sale in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
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