What You Need to Know About Home Inspections

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Today, I'm going to talk to you about one of the most important parts of the real estate transaction: the home inspection.

In California, you have 17 days to complete all your buyer investigations unless you negotiate otherwise. In those first few days, we hire a home inspector. Home inspectors aren't licensed in California, but there are some certification agencies, and we have some great referral partners for you as well.

A home inspector is a generalist. They will crawl over every inch of the house and check the roof, the plumbing, the basement, and everything else. The home inspector looks for any indication that bigger problems might arise in the future. That way, you can prevent those problems, and you know whether you need to hire a specialist, like a plumber or electrician.

We recommend attending the home inspection for at least the last half hour in order to walk through the home with the inspector. Then, he can point out everything he's found, which can help you better understand the home inspector's report.

As a buyer, you have the right to request repairs from the sellers. The seller is not required to make these repairs, but there are a few health and safety ones that you can negotiate on.

Once you have the seller's response, you can decide whether or not to move forward with the transaction. Even if you don't get everything you ask for, the home inspection has at least opened your eyes to any issues you need to take care of in the future. It's best to know exactly what you're getting into when buying a new home.

If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Why work with Max Folkers?

There are a lot of great Realtors here in San Diego, but we think we are the perfect choice for your real estate needs. Over the last 10 years, I have had the opportunity to apply the integrity, attention to detail, and work ethic that served me well as a Navy pilot, to helping hundreds of families buy or sell a home of their own in San Diego.

My team and I pride ourselves on using cutting edge technology combined with the latest and greatest marketing information to give you, our clients, access to the most up-to-date information out there. I love what I do, and I love helping families achieve their goals with the greatest asset in their lives, their homes.

Max Folkers Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Pacific
CA BRE # 01466910
619-977-8364
team@maxfolkers.com

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San Diego, CA 92110

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San Diego, CA 92108

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Gary - "I was going to co-own a property but I was a little nervous about making the down payment because that was much more than I had in fluid cash. I told Max that I had a condo in North Park and he told me that it would sell in 10 days and he sold it in a weekend. It was just his knowledge of the market and patience that helped everything go along. He steered us in the right direction and looked out for our interests even though we didn’t realized that’s what he was doing."

Loydene - "My original plan was to list my house in April, sell it in June, and move in July. What actually happened was that we sold it immediately and had to move sooner than expected, which was a good thing! Before Max even listed it, he had gone out and scouted some people that he thought might be interested in buying it. I’ve sold several houses in my life and this transaction definitely went the smoothest. I truly felt I could call him at all hours and he was very responsive to me."

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"Max is a top-notch agent. You cannot go wrong working with him to sell or buy a home. He has an outstanding marketing campaign that works to sell homes quickly, and has very good negotiating skills that deliver. The best quality about Max is that he truly cares about his clients. He's easy to work with and other agents really enjoy working with him, too. Max makes the escow process smooth. I would definitely recommend Max to my family and friends."

"Before choosing Max as my listing agent, I interviewed several agents. Max was prompt to the initial interview, honest, not pushy, and seemed relaxed and willing to provide his knowledge about the current real esate market. After choosing Max as my listing agent, he was quick to have a person over at my place to help stage my home, had a professional photographer take great pictures, and had my home on the MLS expeditiously. During the offer process, Max offered his advice but always let me make the final decision without making me feel awkward. He is tech savvy and I was able to complete most of the transaction electronically. He has a full-time assistant who is prompt and willing to help when need be. The escrow process was very smooth and Max kept in close communication throughout the entire process. At the end, Max was able to take my property from initial listing to complete sale within two months! Thanks Max for helping make the sale of my home a smooth process!"

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What You Need to Know About Home Inspections