Congrats! Your offer has been accepted and you are
officially in escrow. Now what? Usually
the first order of business is to arrange your North Las Vegas home inspection.
When you were house hunting, you were weighing so many factors it was next to
impossible to thoroughly examination of every nook and corner of every one of
the serious contenders…in fact, it wasn’t necessary. But now that you’re moving
forward to a purchase, you want to do more than kick the tires. It’s time to
get under the hood!
Here is a taste of just some of the areas you and your inspector
will be examining during your North Las Vegas home inspection:
Plumbing
You will be taking a close look at the tiles around the
handles on the bath tub or shower. If they are a different color, it could
indicate a plumbing problem. A look under the kitchen sink for stains beneath
the pipes can also indicate leaks—something you’ll want to know more about from
the seller.
Mold
HGTV’s home inspector Rick Yerger lists water as enemy #1.
"Of the many homes I have inspected," he says, "water damage to
the structure has been the most damaging and costly, causing foundation
problems, rot and the dreaded mold."
He recommends close examination of exterior grade for sloping (or draining) back toward the home; stucco issues where
they’re applicable, and roofing materials.
Inspect the Yard
If there is a yard on the property, take the time to do a
thorough walkover. Look at the condition of the shrubs, grass and flowers.
Check the irrigation, the lighting. You should also look closely at the fencing
and gating: they can be expensive to repair.
Electricity
Exposed wires can result in a house fire or other
devastating damage. Open splice wire (where wire is conjoined using only
electrical tape and/or wire connectors) is a common do-it-yourself mistake
often seen in attics, garages, and crawlspaces. Any issues found with the
wiring should be corrected ASAP.
These are only a few of the many areas your North Las Vegas
home inspection will cover, so when you are scheduling the day, don’t make
other appointments that might rush the process. Of course you hope that everything will be found to be
flawless, and if only minor problems are uncovered, the seller may simply volunteer
to correct them. But if the home inspection reveals that a significant amount
of work will have to be done to bring it up to an acceptable standard, you and
your agent will probably be submitting additional terms reflecting the requirements.
As always, if you’re looking for that agent—the one you will want by your side
throughout the entire home-buying process—I hope you’ll give me the call!
Andrea Gonzalez, Realtor® "Your Dedicated Realtor for Life"Realty One Group
5550 Painted Mirage Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89149Serving: Summerlin, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas
Direct: 702.485.7887Search For A Home: Las Vegas Online Search
5550 Painted Mirage Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89149Serving: Summerlin, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas
Direct: 702.485.7887Search For A Home: Las Vegas Online Search
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