Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 8:46am.
Items that need to be checked by a licensed home inspector include: the roof, foundation, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. It's also important to check for signs of wood-destroying pests, mold, and other damages to the property. A proper inspection will take roughly three hours, and generally costs a few hundred dollars. If you can, join the inspector as s/he examines the home. This will ensure that you're well acquainted with the faults and foibles of the house—before closing on the deal. If the inspection does turn up serious problems, you can ask the sellers to either fix the problems or lower their asking price.
For information about reputable home inspectors in the area, call or email us. You can also find helpful Home Inspection and Contractor links HERE