As a first time home buyer many have questions on home inspections. How to find an inspector, do you need to be there when they do the inspection, and what do I do after the inspection? Well here is some information that will help answer all those questions. Here we will cover the top 5 things to do before a home inspection.
1. Choose A Home Inspection Company With Top Credentials-
As a first time home buyer you have goals, you want to be well informed, and you
want to make a wise investment. Choose a home inspection company that
understands your needs and will work with you to help you meet your goals.
Choosing a home inspection company that is licensed to practice engineering is a
wise choice. If you want your home inspection conducted by a Licensed
Professional Engineer (P.E.), be sure that your home inspection report will be
stamped with the home inspectors licensed P.E. seal. The practice of engineering
is State regulated and licensed; the P.E. seal on the home inspection report is
the key to your protection. The practice of engineering is regulated in all
States, whereas the business of home inspection is unregulated in about half of
the States (anybody can be a home inspector).
2. Don’t Pay Twice For A Home Inspection-
First time home buyers who retain the services of a home inspector who is not a
P.E., may be faced with paying a second home inspection fee if the home
inspector uncovers a problem, such as a structural defect, that requires the
opinion of a Licensed Professional Engineer. Shouldn
Safety measures to childproof your home for every room: Install child-resistant covers on all electrical outlets. Keep dangerous chemicals out of children's reach. For strings and ribbons, follow the six-inch rule. Always use a safety belt on your baby when she is sitting in a bouncy seat or a swing. Shorten curtain and blind cords. Place furniture well away from windows. Use corner bumpers on furniture and fireplace-hearth edges. Place houseplants out of children's reach....
