Wednesday, July 29, 2015

What happens during a home inspection? 驗屋會發生什麼情況?

What happens during a home inspection?

Written by  Melaina  Consumer Protection BC
It’s likely that a home will be the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, which is why many consumers opt for a home inspection before they sign on the dotted line. In this blog post, we’re sharing information about the home inspection process – learn what to expect and about your rights.
In British Columbia all home inspectors must be licensed with Consumer Protection BC and are required to follow specific laws.

What happens before the inspection?
When you’re picking a home inspector, do a little research first. You can ask to see their licence, call our office to check (1-888-564-9963) or use our online licensed home inspector search tool. It’s a good idea to ask the home inspector about their qualifications or background, and for a referral or two. You may want to ask family and friends for recommendations and always remember that the lowest quote isn’t always the best choice. Make sure you fully understand what’s going to be included in your home inspection before you sign the contract.

What happens during the inspection?
During the inspection, your home inspector will perform a visual inspection of the home based on the terms and conditions of your agreement. It’s really important to know this means there are certain limitations as to what the home inspector can see and check – a home inspection may reduce risk, but it can’t eliminate it altogether. You can ask to tag along during the inspection, but know there are no legal requirements to have your real estate agent present. The inspection will usually take a couple of hours to complete.

What happens after the inspection? 
After the inspection, your home inspector will provide you with a report that lists the potential deficiencies he or she noticed (remember: it’s not a pass or fail test!). Your home inspector will not provide estimates for the fixes and they will not suggest contractors to do the work (it’s a good idea to get three quotes for the repairs from independent businesses). By law, your home inspector isn’t allowed to share your home inspection report with anyone else but you (unless they have your permission to do so, it’s required by law or if there is a serious health or safety risk).

For more information about home inspections in BC, please visit Consumer Protection BC online at www.homeinspectionrightsbc.ca.

ADDITIONAL READING FROM CONSUMER PROTECTION BC:
What to expect from a home inspection
Top 5 tips if you’re buying a home
Additional Reading from BankRate.com: 
5 biggest home inspection mistakes

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