The 4-1-1 on Home Inspections
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Buying a new home comes with all kinds of surprises. It’s the work of a home inspector to ensure those surprises don’t end up costing you a lot of money down the road.
Here are a few of our tips and tricks for navigating a successful home inspection, and stepping into your new, no-surprises home.
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Every home buyer should hire a licensed home inspector to inspect the major systems of a house — the structure, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling equipment, windows, doors, kitchen appliances and more. Talk to your Brinkoetter realtor for recommendations. They’ll direct you to someone who is reputable, knows the market, and has a good understanding of local homes – how homes are built, how well they’ve been maintained, and…
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Like all industries, the world of real estate has its own language and terminology. Knowing some of the industry jargon will help you prepare for the home-buying process, and better equip you to communicate with your Realtor™.