{"id":36037,"date":"2015-04-16T21:55:13","date_gmt":"2015-04-17T01:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northeastmortgages.ca\/fr\/?p=36037"},"modified":"2021-02-06T02:12:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T01:12:55","slug":"what-to-expect-when-youre-inspecting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/en\/what-to-expect-when-youre-inspecting\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect When You\u2019re Inspecting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Eleni Akrivos \u2013 mtltimes.ca<\/p>\n<p>If you are a buyer and just found your perfect home at the right price, the next logical and crucial step is the home inspection. Are you ready? As a seller, you may be excited to have an agreed upon offer to purchase, yet to move forward with the transaction, your home has to pass the inspection. What will the inspector find?<\/p>\n<p>Most buyers and even sellers, now see the value of home inspections. Although tedious, if used for what they\u2019re intended, home inspections can save both sides of a real estate deal many headaches down the road.<\/p>\n<p>There are many parties involved during and after the inspections, and it helps when everyone has a \u201crealistic\u201d approach to the entire process. It also helps, when everyone acts in \u201cgood faith\u201d, and does not use the home inspection as a pretext to a definite price reduction.<\/p>\n<p>What inspections offer: A professional opinion and report on the overall condition of the home including everything that is visible and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>What inspections do <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>not<\/em><\/span> offer: An exhaustive expert report on every system in the home, whether accessible or hidden.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So who is responsible for what during and after the inspection process?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For Buyers: Inspections should reassure you that your new home is safe, functional and not going to become a \u201cmoney pit\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be vigilant and do your homework by reviewing the Sellers Declaration with your broker.<\/li>\n<li>Ask any pertinent questions about the home prior to the inspection.<\/li>\n<li>Get ready to block out at least 2 to 3 hours on inspection day, depending on size of home.<\/li>\n<li>Take your time and review any concerns with inspector and brokers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Buyer\u2019s Broker: Attending inspections is a must, and good brokers will be right by your side during the process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They should have a good basic knowledge by knowing what is important in the big picture, yet not pretend to know the job of the inspector.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re getting a very fair price on the home, your broker will likely advise you not to bother the Seller for small repairs.<\/li>\n<li>If the inspection reveals major or serious flaws in the home, your broker can advise you on how to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Seller: Inspections are part of the process, and if you can be present during the inspection to answer any questions, things may go smoother than you think.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can choose to have a PRE-SALE inspection before selling<\/li>\n<li>Make certain necessary repairs prior to selling<\/li>\n<li>Offer the home at a reasonable price taking into consideration imminent repairs needed (roof, windows etc..)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Sellers Broker: May also be present at the inspection report, as the eyes and ears for the sellers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is very familiar with the property and can handle questions that come up<\/li>\n<li>Will need to be ready to manage any unknowns or surprises that may arise.<\/li>\n<li>Although this broker represents the Seller, their main purpose is to collaborate with all parties for a smooth transaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Inspector: A good inspector will provide explanations and point out things that need to be addressed and will not be an alarmist but will remain impartial.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Quebec, your realtor can recommend a list of licensed inspectors who qualify with certain criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Should definitely be chosen wisely, maybe through a referral.<\/li>\n<li>Their main purpose is to inspect the home and provide you with real time knowledge, as well as a detailed report afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note, that having a family member with \u201cconstruction experience\u201d, or a friend who is a contractor be present during inspections, may be well intended but could lead to unnecessary negative consequences, as these individuals are not licensed property inspectors.<\/p>\n<p>Most inspections go smoothly, but some can also be the beginning of tough negotiations ahead.<\/p>\n<p><em>Eleni Akrivos is a Chartered Real Estate Broker and President of North East Realties. Please send your questions or comments to: eleni@northeastrealties.com More information is on our website:www.nordest.ca<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Eleni Akrivos \u2013 mtltimes.ca If you are a buyer and just found your perfect home at the right price, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":36034,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey-300x225.jpg",300,225,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey-150x113.jpg",150,113,true],"melissa-img-706-471":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false],"melissa-img-706-auto":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false],"melissa-img-1200-auto":["https:\/\/www.nordest.ca\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nem-grey.jpg",600,450,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>By Eleni Akrivos \u2013 mtltimes.ca If you are a buyer and just found your perfect home at the right price, the next logical and crucial step is the home inspection. Are you ready? As a seller, you may be excited to have an agreed upon offer to purchase, yet to move forward with the transaction, your home has to pass the inspection. What will the inspector find? Most buyers and even sellers, now see the value of home inspections. 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