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NJ home inspector Michael Del Greco has a reputation as being one of the most careful and thorough home inspectors in New Jersey. Michael taught the home inspector licensing program 2002 - 2005, he trained many new home inspectors in the classroom and in the field.
"I believe not telling my clients about the all the problems in the home and the implications of the problems is dishonest and that it is equally dishonest to under report or down play the significance of the issues and problems I find. As a truly independent honest home inspector I will put the interest of you as a home buyer above all else. I will make sure that I tell you about every defect or potential defect in the home I can find when I inspect a home for you."
Can I predict the future?
No, but I will do everything I can to tell you all I can about the problems in the home, the reason it is a problem, what can go wrong and who can fix it.When it comes time to hire your New Jersey home inspector you want Michael Del Greco on your side.
OUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:
I am confident my inspections represent an excellent value to our clients. If at the end of the home inspection you do not feel you got an excellent value, just tell the inspector! You will not be charged for the inspection.
Home Buyers
When buying a home, you should always have a professional home inspection performed. You need to know exactly what you are getting. The professional home inspection will reveal any hidden problems with the home so that they may be addressed before you close the deal. This makes your buying decision much easier and more confident. When I inspect you home I will look at everything that makes up the building such as:
- Structural elements of the foundation and framing
- Plumbing, heating and AC systems
- Roofing, chimney and attic
- Electrical systems
- Cosmetic condition, paint, siding etc..
- Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways, stairs, laundry, garage and every other interior room.
The inspection report will tell you what needs to be repaired and what routine maintenance tasks you should perform to keep the house in top condition. Make sure the contract has an inspection contingency. Then, arrange for me to come inspect the house. Finally, pay close attention to the inspection report. If you aren't comfortable with what we find, you can demand that the seller correct the problems or negotiate for a lower purchase price or better terms. The thorough New Jersey home inspection I perform will reduce the risk of costly surprises with what is likely to be the largest purchase you will ever make. It helps you to make a more informed, more comfortable decision.
Home Seller
So, you are selling your New Jersey home - Should You Have a Home Inspection?
If you are putting your home up for sale, should you consider having your own home inspected? Should this be part of your "pre-sale home improvement" process?
Given today's mortgage market and the amount of homes for sale in New Jersey the answer is "Yes."
Contingencies in Purchase Contract
Once a buyer makes an offer and it's presented in writing and you accept it, you have a contract. One of the most common conditions of that contract is, "this offer is contingent upon a satisfactory New Jersey home inspection." The potential buyer is going to have a professional home inspector go through your house from top to bottom inside and out to make sure there are not any hidden problems.The last thing you want is to have your deal fall through because of a problem uncovered by the buyers home inspector. This is especially true if it is a minor problem and could easily have been repaired ahead of time -- if only you had known about it. Many real estate transactions fall apart because of home inspection surprises.
Preparing for Sale.
When preparing your house for sale hopefully you are going to do a lot of things to make it more appealing to potential buyers. You are going to clean up the yard, maybe apply a fresh coat of paint where needed, get rid of all clutter in, under and around the house, have the kitchen all bathrooms at their sparkling best, get the rugs cleaned, clean all windows, etc.Why not spend a few dollars and have a home inspection performed? Find out the hidden problems with your home and correct them in advance. If you do not and the home inspector the buyer hirs finds them (and a good one will) it can create unnecessary problems with the sale.
Potential Problems
The buyer may ask you to fix the problems found by their inspector If you want to fix the problems, they may ask for a reduction in the sale price or a cash credit at closing. In some cases, the buyer may even cancel the purchase of your home entirely, not even giving you a chance to make any corrections. If the buyer cancels the purchase, where does that leave you? It leaves you with a house that you will have to put back on the market. Future potential buyers and their agent will may wonder, "What happened with that first deal?"
An Item of Caution: Disclosure
If you hire your own New Jersey home inspector and he or she finds problems and you elect not to repair them, be sure to tell the next contract buyer and your Realtor. If you are selling the property yourself all defects that you are aware of should be disclosed to all potential buyers. In some states this is mandatory. Home sellers and agents who have known of problems in the home but did not disclose them have successfully been taken to court for monetary damages. Think of yourself. Is it easier to identify and handle problems in advance rather than finding out about them later? If there is a problem that you decide not to repair, disclose it up front and indicate that the estimated cost to fix it has been reflected in the sale price of your home. Give me a call. Let me provide you with the information you need so the sale of your New Jersey home goes smoothly.