For Your Protection Get A Home Inspection
Why a Buyer needs a Home Inspection:
A home inspection gives the buyer more detailed information about the overall condition of the home prior to purchase. In a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth, unbaised look at your potential new home to:
- Evalute the phyiscal condition: structure, construction, and mechanical systems;
- Identify items that need to be repaired or replaced; and
- Estimate the remaing useful life of the major system, equipment, structure, and finishes
Appraisals are different from Home Inspections
An apprisial is different from a home inspection. Appraisals are for lenders; home inspections are for you the buyer. An appraisal is required to:
- Estimate the market value of the house;
- Make sure that the house meets FHA minimum property standards/requirements; and
- Make sure the property is marketable
Be an informed Buyer
It is your responsiblity to be informed buyer. Be sure that what you buy is satisfactory in every respect. You have the right to carefully exmaine your potential new home with a qualifed home inspector. You may arrange to so so before signing your contract, or may do so after signing the contract as long as your contract states that the sale of the home depends on the inspections.
NHS Realty recommends the following Inspectors to help you.
Chris Davis
817- 817-721-7422 cdavisinspections @ sbcglobal.net
- On time and accurate inspections
Phil Farmer - Featured on ABC News
817-891-2444 phil @ farmerinspections.com
- Free Pest Inspection with Home inspections
- www.farmersinspections.com
- VIDEO INTRODUCTION watch this video on youtube
Bent Creek
817-403-5000 george @ bcinsp.com
George Potter is the owner and lead inspector at Bent Creek. Our approach to home inspection is different than most companies. Our aim is to help you understand, not alarm. To inform, not confuse. That's what we offer.
We'll review the results with you, on-site, so you'll have a clear picture of the condition of the home, and we encourage questions about your future home to help minimize the uncertainty many homebuyers experience. You'll gain perspective to make a confident purchasing decision.
Pricing varies depending on each Inspector, but Not Guaranteed by NHS Realty
- Up to 2000 square feet: $250
- Up to 3000 square feet: $300
- Up to 4000 square feet: $400
- Up to 5000 square feet: $500
- Over 5000 square feet: $.10 per square foot
- Termite Inspection: $75
- Pier & beam foundation: Add $50,
- Swimming pool: Add $50
- Unattached outbuildings: Varies by size and amenities
NHS Realty Disclaimer:
Please choose any inspectors you would like by googling home inspectors. There is plenty in the local DFW area to choose from. If you're thinking of having your home inspected please do so immediately before executing your buying contract or during the option period to cancel.
We know from working in the business that having a good inspector will save you money and the correct idea of what problems a home will have. NHS Realty recommends the individuals above to complete a truthful inspection but you may choose anyone in business that is licensed by TREC to inspect Real Estate.
If you sign a contract to purchase a home your days are numbered to get a home inspection. Your earnest money could be non-refundable if you cancel your contract do to major issue not repairable in time of closing. If you find your future home unliveable to your standards please advise your Realtor prior to the option period expiring.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET AN INSPECTION AND SCHEDULE, NOT YOUR REALTOR.