Everything you need to know before signing a contract

It is essential that you read and understand the contract. The contract will explain the extent and limitations of the inspection.Please read the contract.

Also, when you inspect the house before reaching an agreement on the price, you lose the opportunity for a second round of negotiation to adjust the it after the inspection, based on the defects found by the inspector. While there is no guarantee that the seller will budge on the price, it happens pretty often, and sellers have more incentive to work something out when there is already a deal in hand. To learn more, see our blog post “What is the best way to negotiate repairs after an inspection?” To find more valuable strategies for getting the best possible home inspection, here’s a few of our other blog posts: ๏How can I make sure I don’t get screwed on my home inspection?

๏Should I trust the Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement? ๏Can I do my own home inspection?

๏How can homebuyers protect themselves against buying a home over a sinkhole?

๏What makes a house fail the home inspection? ๏The seller gave me an old home inspection report from a previous home inspection. Should I use it or get my own inspector?

๏Why are expired building permits a problem for both the buyer and seller of a home?