There is no such thing as a perfect house. I know first hand that even a new construction house or a home that has been extremely well maintained will have items that come up during a professional home inspection.
Here are the top 10 most common items found on home inspections that buyers typically ask to be repaired.
- Windows that are broken, cracked, or have bad seals & are cloudy
- Faulty GFCI outlets or any exposed wiring
- HVAC
- Water spots on the ceilings
- DIY jobs not done to code or with proficiency
- Plumbing defects. From dripping faucets to polybutelene pipes
- Roof including any missing or broken shingles
- Grading, if the yard slopes back towards the house - water needs to drain away from the house not to it
- Structural damage - any cut or broken trusses
- Termites - especially a prevalent concern here in the southeastern North Carolina area
If you're thinking of buying a home, even if it's a new construction home, it is critical you get a home inspection. A good home inspector will catch concerning items then advise you on how serious the concern is & their recommendation on improvement.
If you're thinking of selling your house, it might be a good idea to have a trusted contractor explore your home and then address concerns that come up. Most likely the buyer's home inspector will find the concern anyhow & the buyer will require you to fix it in order for them to continue with the purchase of the home. Sometimes a buyer gets scared off by repairs and terminates the contract even if you agree to fix everything found. Avoid the stress & address any known concerns before putting your house on the market to sell.
If you're thinking of making a move let me know. I'd love the opportunity to speak with you and see how I can help.
Brittany Allen