You have just accepted an offer on your house and, after weeks of cleaning, staging, and scheduling showings, you’re ready to get packing and get out of there! The hard part is over, right? Well, not necessarily. With an inspection and appraisal to plan for, the road to closing day can be a long one. …
Preparing for Your Home Inspection: Dos and Don’ts Read More »
Buying a home can be a scary proposition. Are you getting a good deal? Are there hidden issues that could turn your dream home into a nightmare? How can you be sure your picture-perfect home doesn’t have mold, termites, or radon? Finding a trustworthy, qualified, and experienced inspector can help put your mind at ease …
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Serious home defects can be easy to miss by the untrained eye. Most home inspectors have the tools and training to detect even the trickiest issues, but they are only human, and sometimes things get overlooked. Even the best inspectors will miss an item that was not visible during the inspection. The fact of the …
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If you are planning to buy a new house or you have just bought one, you are probably focused on having your offer accepted and making sure the sale goes through. With all of the stress of house showings and negotiating sale price, you might have overlooked one important step in the home buying process: …
During a residential real-estate transaction, most people anticipate that a buyer will opt for a home inspection after they’re under contract. However, home inspections aren’t only for the buyer. At Americas Choice Inspections, our team recommends that sellers also consider a pre-listing home inspection for the following reasons.
Many home buyers wonder why they need to pay the extra money for a home inspection. Those costs can really add up while purchasing a home, so you may be asking yourself: Is it really worth it? The resounding answer is: Yes! Let our staff at Americas Choice Inspections tell you the value of a …
New home buyers often get intimidated when it comes time for the all-important home inspection. The process is all new to you, so it’s natural to have a number of questions about what to expect and what to do moving forward. At Americas Choice Inspections, we do our best to answer your questions and set your …
During the spring and summer months, the real estate market starts hopping! It’s a popular time to purchase a home, especially if you have kids and want to make the move during the summer break. Plus, no one wants to move during the fall holidays or the dead of winter. If you’re one of the home buyers playing …
Many customers who contact Americas Choice Inspections understand the value of a traditional home inspection. They know how vital it is to their home-buying or home-selling experience. However, we have found that radon testing is not as well known. In fact, many people don’t even know what radon is.If you’re one of these customers, don’t …
When you’ve found a North Carolina home you love, you’re ready to do everything you can to get the keys and start moving in. Already, you’re dreaming about paint colors and where to put the furniture. But before you get too far ahead of the real-estate process, you have to complete a home inspection. You …
