One of the most commonly asked questions that prospective home buyers and sellers ask is “Why should I have a home inspection?” If you are buying a home in the Columbia, SC, and surrounding areas,  you absolutely should have a home inspection. There are more reasons to have a home inspection, than there is not to have one. Keep reading to view a few of the most challenging issues that are commonly overlooked by homeowners. 

A home inspection is not only one of the most anticipated rituals in your real estate transaction, it is one of the most commonly misunderstood phases of the buying or selling process. A big misconception is that an inspection will tell you everything there is to know about the property, including the conditions of the areas that aren’t visually seen or accessible. Even though a home inspection is a thorough examination, it’s important for you to know that there are some things not included in a home inspection.

Buying a home is the biggest financial investment that most people will ever make in their lifetime. If you are reading this article, you are probably wondering whether or not the home inspection is a necessary expense. 

The idea of saving a couple  hundred dollars and forgoing the home inspection, may sound like a smart idea. The reality is that by forgoing your home inspection could cost you thousands of dollars later down the road.