
CREIA Explains Common
Myths & Realties About Home Inspections
> Part
One Myths:
- You only need a general contractor to do a home
inspection.
- A termite inspection is all you need to know about a home youre buying.
> Part
Two Myths:
- All home inspectors credentials are the same,
as long as they are certified.
- An inspection report isnt needed as long as a qualified person just
tells you about the property.
> Part
Three Myths:
- The inspection report is a sellers repair
list.
- A home for sale As-Is does not need an inspection.
> Part
Four Myths:
- A newly constructed home does not need an inspection.
- An inspection is not needed as long as an appraiser has viewed the property.
> Part
Five Myths:
- A walk through at closing is the same
as a home inspection.
- If you are not buying or selling a home, you dont need an inspection.
> Part Six
Myths:
- You dont need to present at an inspection.
- You should always hire the inspector recommended by your REALTOR®.
- You dont need a professional inspector when you can do it yourself.
- All inspector organizations are the same.
> Part
Seven Myths:
- A home seller doesnt need to prepare for
an inspection.
- Inspectors are all the same, so hire the lowest priced one.
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