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Home Inspection and Appraisal
What you need to know
A home inspection is designed to give a buyer a better understanding of the systems and overall condition of the home they are purchasing. There may be items that the buyer will ask to have repaired. These can all be negotiated, and we will help you with perspective in this area.
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Whole House Home Inspection
A home inspection covers the major systems of the property:
• Exterior, porch, and deck • Foundations and walls • Chimneys and roof • Windows, doors, and attics • Electrical components and plumbing • Central heating and air conditioning • Basement/crawlspace and garage
Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring gas found in many areas of the Portland Metro area. If levels are over a certain amount, mitigation is advised.
Sewer Scope
A sewer scope inspection checks the sewer lines to make sure there are no problems with tree roots, pooling, cracks, holes, or pipe separation.
Additional inspections
Depending on the property, the buyer may decide additional inspections are warranted. These can include roof, mold, oil tank location, well tests, foundation, and others. Buyer inspections should not be invasive, and should not damage the house.
Additional inspections
Depending on the property, additional inspections may be warranted. These can include roof, mold, underground storage tank location, well tests, foundation, and others. The cost of testing can add up but is important information for a buyer to have before purchasing the home and may save a buyer thousands of dollars.
Appraisal
Once the negotiations for the inspection are complete and agreed upon, the buyer’s lender will order an appraisal. The house must appraise for the purchase price of the home for the lender to approve the loan.
Terri was wonderful! She listened and paid attention to what we were needing in purchasing a home. She always responded to questions and requests. When we found the perfect home she worked very hard to make sure everything went well with the purchase. She kept us informed at every step and made the entire process very clear and easy. She is so pleasant and great to work with!
