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Get a House Inspection Before Buying
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Consider Special Inspections
Depending on the property and your personal sensitivities, you may want to arrange specialized inspections for hazards from floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The same goes for environmental health hazards such as mold, asbestos, and lead. And if the general inspection revealed problems with the roof, foundation, or other areas that are hard to access or potentially expensive to repair, you may also want to hire a specialized inspector.
After the Inspections Are Completed
If the inspection reports show the house is in good shape, you can proceed with the purchase, knowing that you're getting what you paid for.
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If the inspections bring problems to light -- such as an antiquated plumbing system or major termite damage -- you can negotiate to have the seller pay for necessary repairs or to lower the purchase price, or you can back out of the deal, assuming your contract is written to allow you to do so.
Next Steps
To learn how to include an inspection contingency in your real estate purchase contract, see Contingencies to Include in Your House Purchase Contract.
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