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Once you have found that perfect home, you’ll probably be ready to move in right away. If the search has been long and gruesome, however, you will most likely buy anything to end the search. Before you become too eager to end it, you should know that there are still some hurdles to come. One of the most important is the home inspection. Your home inspection is critical for a number of different reasons, including identifying hidden costly defects that you have not seen at all.

Once a certified inspector is ready to perform this job, it is highly recommended that you, as the buyer, attend this inspection to protect your interest. Here are 5 reasons why you need to be present at a building inspection.

1. Buyer’s Need to Make Sure that Condition of the Home is Worth the Price they are Paying

A home inspection is considered to be a very comprehensive and thorough process that has to be done for a variety of reasons, yet it is also non-invasive. The timing of these home inspections can vary greatly based on the actual size of the property that is being inspected. However, for the most part, your building inspector may take an average of about 2 to 4 hours to do this type of job.

Additionally, even though the new prospective home buyers may not have a personal obligation to be present, this is one of the best times to see what the home is actually worth. For instance, the basement below the upper floors may show signs of previous flooding or pests control issues that need to be addressed prior to closing.

2. Make Sure the Home Inspector is giving you Your Money’s Worth

You need to also remember that this inspection is paid for by you out of the funds that you supply. Therefore, the home inspector is actually working for you, and they need to go a good comprehensive job. Typically, when you are on the property at the time of the inspection, they are less likely to rush through the home and miss things that should be identified. You can also spend your time shadowing the home inspector so that you will know exactly what was done and how it was covered in the documentation that is written.

3. Inspectors are on-site to explain issues that they are identifying

When problems have been identified at the time of the home inspection, you can ask the home inspector to clarify what has been found. Instead of simply reading a detailed report that was handed to you later, you will have a chance to gather as much information as you need from the home inspector. For instance, the information that you obtain during the inspection can assist you later in negotiating the cost of repairs that need to be done later. By addressing repair issues before the paperwork is signed at closing, you can save both money and time in contacting a contractor to do these jobs after you actually own the home.

4. It is another great chance to learn the layout of the Prospective Property

After you walk the property for the first and second time, you may or may not see everything that you need to know. Since you need to know as much about the new prospective home as you can, the home inspection is essential for filling in any gaps. Also, by shadowing the home inspector, you will have an opportunity to learn where everything is in the home that will be beneficial to you later on. For instance, do you know where the home’s main water shut off valve is located? Or, do you know where you can find the electrical panels to control the electricity in each room? If not, this is an excellent time to make notes for yourself, too.

5. Concerns that the inspector doesn’t Catch can be Pinpointed

Because home inspectors are humans, you need to be the second pair of eyes to protect your own interest. For instance, your home inspector may miss a major leak in the ceiling of the master bedroom, and it may lead to very costly structural problems later.