Building and Pest Inspection - What to Avoid

by Carol McCullough Relocation Certified 10/13/2019

Investing in a property is a massive step for anyone. This property will be of great benefits as it can serve a business place or where you will live with your loved ones. Regardless of your reason for buying a property, it has to be smart and careful. Also, some experts can help you look for a suitable property. Before you move into a new apartment, the first thing to do is to look for a reliable estate agent. They are responsible for getting you your dream house. When the real estate agents have done their job, the next step is to look for banks that are willing to give you the needed loan to buy your property.

However, it is always advisable to look for professional pest inspection services before you decide to buy a new house because it ensures that your hard-earned money will go to a home that is of high-quality. Apart from that, you will be sure of the establishment you are looking for. However, there are some cases where building and pest inspection services fail to achieve its purpose because of specific mistakes. Learn about some mistakes to avoid during building and pest inspection. Here are some of the critical missteps to should avoid during construction and pest inspection:

Deciding on a property by the looks 

This is one of the mistakes people make while inspecting a building. They tend to judge the book by its cover. A lot of people decide on the property by merely looking at the exterior. They base their decision on the look. Judging a home based on its outward appearance is a mistake that you should avoid because you don’t know how the property looks inside. 

Also, you may not be able to carry out adequate pest inspection from outside. You need to get into the building and inspect essential parts of the building. It looks good does not mean it is good. A home inspector will confirm the actual status of the building so that if there are issues, you can factor that into your decision.

Pleasure over safety 

Another mistake people make when carrying out building, and pest inspection on a property is to underestimate the importance of safety. Your safety should be your priority when inspecting a house. 

 The essence of examining a property before making a decision is to make sure that the property is safe to live in by checking whether the house is in excellent condition and free from pest infestation.

Hire a reputable home inspector to check your property before making up your mind.

About the Author
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Carol McCullough Relocation Certified

As a Fairfield resident with a family commuting daily on Metro North, and our children graduating from Fairfield public schools, I look forward to sharing many of the great attractions in a wonderful community and county! Over the past 18 years with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Properties, I have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers compete their home search and close on the sale of their property. As a Certified Relocation Specialist, my production results rank in the top 4% nationally while delivering exceptional customer service to my clients and their welcomed referrals. Real Estate is one of the most exciting investments you can make. It should be a fun and rewarding experience. Confident with your home marketing decisions and comfortable with the home marketing process is my commitment to you! I am excited to share several new marketing strategies successfully implemented in Southern Fairfield County! Regardless if you are looking to buy, or about to list your current home, you will soon BE AT HOME when working with Carol! *Connecticut Magazine 2022 Award Winner- 12th consecutive year scoring highest in overall customer satisfaction.