Buying a house is perhaps the biggest investment of most people’s lives. You may be tempted to move quickly with regard to closing the deal when you think you have found the house of your dreams. Hold your horses, you would be wise to have a pest inspection done by a professional. Let us take a look at why you should get a pest inspection done before buying a house.
Spotting pest issues before deal closure
Many home buyers discover pests months or even years after they have begun living in a new house. The costs of addressing the issue can be overwhelming if they remain undetected before the property is purchased. Buyers are advised to spot pest issues well and taking remedial action well before moving in to the property. A professional can identify these problems and offer a reasonable estimate of the resolution.
Discovering property issues otherwise hidden
A pest inspection is undoubtedly focused on exterminating termites, but it can uncover other issues that may otherwise go unnoticed. Such issues may not be detected during the first round of inspection but a pest inspection is likely to uncover them. These hidden issues may relate to materials used during the construction or other structural problems. All in all, an inspection will likely offer a complete picture of the property.
Having flexibility in negotiations with the seller
Since addressing a pest issue costs buyers a considerable amount of money, they can negotiate a lower purchase price with the seller in a situation like this. A pest report allows buyers to evaluate the actual value of the property and decide if they must proceed with the deal they are getting. It is wise to get an estimate of the costs of eliminating any pest problems that may be present and speak with the seller in time so that a reasonable arrangement over remedial costs and a revised purchase price can be agreed.
Having a pest inspection done before buying a property clearly has a lot of benefits, so it is wise to not forego this unless the arrangement you have with the seller offers more benefits than costs.
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