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Any time that you're seriously considering buying a property, we recommend that you get a home inspection done. They do cost about $400, but they are well worth your money to ensure that you're not buying a broken home. I have four tips to help you get the most out of your home inspections.
1. Hire a professional: Research the Arkansas Board of Home Inspectors and find a professional in your area with the proper credentials and experience. Don't let your relative do an inspection for you. Cutting corners like this can end up hurting you in the long run.
2. Come prepared to the inspection: We encourage you to be there during the inspection, and you should be ready with questions for the inspector. Get estimates from the inspector about what they think it might cost to repair damaged items.
3. Compile a maintenance plan: Once you have the report from the inspector, create a list of things that you need to fix, and things that you can expect to fix in the future.
4. Look at the major items on the list: Make sure that you understand the condition of major mechanical items like your AC, roof, plumbing, electrical, and more. If one of these systems is damaged or needs replacing, you will definitely want to know about it.
Hopefully these tips have been helpful for you. If you have any questions about inspections or if you would like to know of a good inspector, please don't hesitate to contact me!
