The
family home represents to many, not just a roof over head
but a significant component of their retirement savings
plan, as well as, an important financial legacy to loved
ones. It is vital when purchasing or selling a home that
both the purchaser and the seller realize maximum value
from their investment.
A
key component of a residential real estate transaction
should be a thorough Home Inspection performed by a
properly qualified Inspector. Unfortunately, a general
perception is anyone with a little do-it-yourself or basic
construction experience can be a home inspector. This is
just not true. We have homes on the market today that span
in life from new to well over 100 years. New homes are
very complex, and older homes that have been upgraded and
renovated over the years present a unique situation that
require a specialized set of skills to evaluate properly.
A perception also extends to the value placed on the home
inspection. Many people expect to pay less on a home
inspection for a half million dollar home than they would
pay to have a mechanic inspect a used car worth a few
thousand dollars. A very high percentage of home buyers
defer the inspection process to a real estate professional
involved in the transaction. This is acceptable industry
practice but in some situations it can diminish the
buyer’s interests in this very high value transaction.
Also, the inspection process and resultant decision making
usually takes place in the high-pressure negotiating
period between offer and acceptance.
The
HMR GROUP recommends a pro-active approach to the
inspection process. This can reduce many of the stresses
associated with residential real estate transactions. If a
residential purchase or sale is in your near future,
contact us before you list or make an offer.
We
work directly for you and represent your interests. If
you are selling your property, we perform a pre-listing
inspection. This will give you information on the
condition of the property to maximize your asking price
and minimize opportunities for price reductions during the
offer to purchase negotiations. If you are in the market
to purchase a re-sale
home, contact us ahead of time so we are
prepared to assist when you are about to proceed with an
offer. If you have purchased a new home,
we will assist you through the Tarion new home warranty
process.
It is important to
remember, we work for the client.
