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P O W E L L - R E A L E S T A T E . C O M Get the Straight Facts FAQ's About Inspections by Donald Lawson Construction Consultant and Professional Real Estate Inspector (Reprinted with permission from Author)   Who needs a home inspection? If you're buying a new home, either a newly constructed home or a pre-owned home, you need an inspection for your protection.   Also, sellers benefit from home inspections by knowing the condition of their home before listing.   They are spared the embarassment of the buyers home inspector finding major defects with their home and holding up the transaction.   If your new home still has a warranty from the builder it is wise to have a home inspection before it expires.   I haven't seen a home yet that did not need some kind of repairs.   The cost of these repairs almost always would outweigh the cost of the inspection!   Why should you be the one to pay for something the builder overlooked or ignored?   I've looked this house over real good myself (or had my dad, brother, etc), why do I need an inspection? I have the knowledge, experience and know-how that only comes with being in the construction industry and inspecting hundreds of homes.   I know what to look for and where to look for it!   On the average home there are more than 400 items that should be checked!   While you or someone you may know can examine the home and roughly determine the outward condition of it, I inspect homes day in day out every week of the year and know what to look for in your home.   It's my job to spot flaws, defects and/or conditions that the average person or handyman would overlook.   What does a home inspection cost? Rates will vary from home to home depending upon the square footage and any optional systems the home buyer may want inspected.   Beware! Choosing a home inspector based on price alone is like playing Russian Roulette with your money and your home!   Home inspectors who charge lower rates do so because they either do not have few satisfied customers who will refer them or because they are new to the industry.   Inexperienced inspectors and those who charge less than the industry average do less, know less and therefore charge less.Why people would put their dream home at risk over a $25 to $50 price difference is beyond me!   For the information gained from an inspection by V.I.P. Home Inspections, our report will represent the smartest money spent on your home.   How long does your inspection take? It will usually take around 3 hours to do your inspection depending upon the condition and size of the home.   Should I be at the home inspection? I urge you to make time to be at the inspection!   If you cannot make it, then please have someone you know there so that I can explain the property and go over any items that may need attention with them.   There have been many times my clients who were not at the inspection had to call and ask why certain items were on the report.   It's a lot easier to explain a home when your there than over the phone! Donald Lawson is a construction consultant and professional real estate inspector (TX lic# 5824). This is provided for your information and is not necessarily an endorsement of a particular inspector. Carefully qualify any inspectors you choose when searching for an independent professional who is unbiased and impartial and will inform you of the true condition of any property you are considering buying. To ask any questions you may have, Donald Lawson can be reached at 1-888-206-5572. If a conversation about your specific real estate needs is appropriate, I'll be delighted to talk with you.   Remember, my goal is to help you reach yours. Rodney POWELL Your LAND Professional 281-379-2000 When You Need a REALTOR ® Who Are You Going to TRUST ? If you have questions or need immediate assistance, just send an e-mail or call 281-379-2000. YOUR RESULTS WILL COUNT !

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