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Any home you are considering for purchase
should be inspected. A new home may have defects which
should be brought to your attention; inspecting an older
home may reveal both positive and negative features
which you missed in earlier visits. |
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When should I
schedule my Home Inspection? |
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Most buyers schedule an
inspection when they have found a home they
want to buy and have had their offer to buy
accepted. Usually the completion of the sale
is contingent upon the completion of a
satisfactory home inspection. |
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What should I look
for in a Home Inspection professional? |
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You should hire a local
independent company that conforms to
nationally recognized standards. Downeast
Home Inspections exceeds the strict standards
of the National Association of Home
Inspectors (NAHI). You get a professional
inspection and a comprehensive written
report, scheduled and completed to meet your
timetable. |
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Who gets a copy of
the Inspection Report? |
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Your inspection report is
prepared exclusively for you. We routinely
release a copy of the report to the broker or
agent representing you so they may better
represent your interests. |
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Can a house
"fail" an inspection? |
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An inspector will not pass or
fail a house. A professional home inspection
is simply an examination of the current
condition of the house. An inspector describes the house's condition and notes
items in need of immediate repair or
replacement. |
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Can
I attend the Home Inspection? |
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Absolutely! We go out of our way
to make your participation possible! You will
benefit by touring the home, asking
questions, and expressing your concerns.
After all, this may be your new home! |
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How do I get the
most value from my home inspection? |
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You should attend the
inspection, take notes, ask questions, read
your report, and call us at Downeast Home
Inspections if you have any questions about
the report or the home. |
Property Inspections for
Maine Home Buyers.
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