Las Vegas Realtors Talk "The Home Inspection Process" and the Walk Thru prior to close

(702) 900-1238 Melvin and Peters discuss ALL the necessary inspections which are considered standard when purchasing a home in the Las Vegas real estate market. There are a number of inspections that all buyers will want and then maybe additional inspections depending on the age and condition of the property.For more information on these issues contact  The Melvin-Peters Team.

The fact is that, especially for the first time home buyer, there is so much to purchasing your first home that it's easy to miss things. The truth is that when you are buying a resale home, one that has been lived in before, there is going to be some wear and tear on the home. While we cannot expect the seller to rebuild the home to a "brand new" condition, we do want to know what, if any, the issues are with the home.

For example, if the home is 15 or 20 years old what condition is the air conditioner in? does the inspector have an opinion as to the remaining life of the air and/or heating unit(s). What general condition is the roof in?

A tip for those of you buying in a super hot climate, like Las Vegas, regarding flat roofs is to always get a roof inspection.  Just understand that flat roofs in super sunny climates will need to be replaced from time to time and there is almost no way around that. It's not a bad thing or the reason to stay away from a condo, townhome or single family home with a flat roof as long as you are aware they require more maintenance that a pitched roof.

Other major concerns that will come up in a home inspection is the condition of the foundation and the pool and spa if there is one.

Most of the items that come up in an inspection are minor in nature and don't require much to fix or maintain. 

It's important for the buyer to understand that the reason for all the inspections is NOT to nitpick the home but rather to make sure there is not problem with the BIG issues such as the foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing or structure of the home.. 

You're always welcome to click on our "I know a guy" web page to get a referral to an inspector or contractor for work, inspections or repairs on your home. 

The bottom line say Melvin and Peters is to get inspections done during the due diligence period (when you first open an escrow) and satisfy yourself as to the overall condition of the property.

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