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We’ve all come across a real estate agent. They look slick, they’re smooth-talking, charming and they are really likeable. We know they will do just about anything and say just about anything to make the sale. They are quick thinking, quick witted and they will play on your emotions. Why do you think that real estate agents have the reputation for being dishonest and untrustworthy? There’s good reason for it! They make out like they want to help you find your dream home – but let’s get real, they will omit necessary information if they have to, to get you to sign on that dotted line! But before you sign your life away to purchase that new home, ensure you get a property inspection. Here are the top reasons why you should and why real estate agents don’t want you to: Know what you’re paying for Purchasing a property is going to be one of the biggest investments you will ever make and you want to ensure that you are going into it with your eyes wide open and armed with all of the facts. A building inspection will provide comprehensive details to the state of the property including: house exterior, house interior, garage, chimney, deck, roof exterior, roof interior, termite barriers and under the floor of the house. A real estate agent knows that if you conduct a building inspection, it could uncover things about the property that will have an impact not just on the sale price but could affect their ability to close the deal. Building inspectors work for you When you hire a fully licensed building inspector to complete a house inspection, you are getting someone who will provide you with unbiased, objective information on the state of the property. Essentially, building inspectors are not there to work for a real estate agent, they are there to work for you. They have no vested interest and are there purely to run through a building inspection checklist and provide you with a comprehensive report on their findings. So if a real estate agent hasn’t recommended you get a building inspection, be wary. What they really want is for you to remain ignorant so they can get make the sale and get their commission. Save you money A building inspection will reveal if there are any structural issues with the property or any other problems with guttering, mold, electrical wiring, plumbing, termites and any other potential property issues that may need addressing. Unearthing these issues will give you bargaining power as you can highlight these issues during your negotiations and potentially shave tens of thousands off the purchase price. A real estate knows a building inspection will reveal problems that they would rather have stay hidden and as a result So before you get trapped by a real estate agent’s charms and smooth words and potentially make one of the biggest financial mistakes of your life, contact Action Property Inspections. They are fully licensed, fully insured building inspectors based in Brisbane who work in your best interest – and not that of the real estate agents! The author is an active blogger and a customer sales executive at a building inspection company in Brisbane. Her knowledge and experience in the company has seen her contribute to and write several articles on topics like house inspection and property inspections, house inspection in Brisbane, importance of building inspection, etc.
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