{"id":73,"date":"2014-01-13T21:47:20","date_gmt":"2014-01-13T21:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fastforwardstories.com\/?p=73"},"modified":"2014-01-13T21:47:20","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T21:47:20","slug":"what-does-a-home-inspector-do-and-how-does-an-inspection-figure-in-the-purchase-of-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reacthomeservices.com\/what-does-a-home-inspector-do-and-how-does-an-inspection-figure-in-the-purchase-of-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does A Home Inspector Do, And How Does An Inspection Figure In The Purchase Of A Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_cy5mvvqdlv dnt=1 videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\">\n<div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/cy5mvvqdlv\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As we show you in this video, an inspector checks the safety of your potential new home.<\/p>\n<p>Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction and mechanical systems of the house and will make you aware of only repairs that are needed.<\/p>\n<p>The Inspector does not evaluate whether or not you&#8217;re getting good value for your money.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, an inspector checks (and gives estimates for repairs on):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the electrical system<\/li>\n<li>plumbing and waste disposal<\/li>\n<li>the water heater<\/li>\n<li>insulation and ventilation<\/li>\n<li>the heating and AC system<\/li>\n<li>water source and quality<\/li>\n<li>the potential presence of pests<\/li>\n<li>the foundation, doors, windows, ceilings, walls, floors, and roof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to hire a home inspector that is qualified and experienced. 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