Making an offer conditional upon a home inspection is highly recommended. You are not required to have a home inspection should you choose not to. The cost of the home inspection is born by you, the Purchaser. It is money well spent and is an integral part of making an informed decision.

Home inspectors are independent third parties who represent you and prepare a thorough report of the mechanics of a home (including roof, electrical system, heating / cooling system, plumbing, foundation, insulation where visible, etc.). They will point out all visible defects on the property as at the date of inspection. It is not a guarantee or warranty, but rather a thorough "inspection" and analysis of the integrity of the home, drawing your attention to defects that may exist. All homes require ongoing maintenance and care. No home is perfect and the inspector will find items that need attention and prioritize them for you.

Michell can provide you a list of certified home inspectors for you to choose one. Based on experience of other clients, those inspectors referred are generally short listed because they are known to be competent, knowledgeable, thorough, and communicate well. You may also know your own home inspector whom you choose to conduct the inspection.

Based on the results of the inspection, you decide whether or not you are satisfied with the report. Should you be satisfied, you need to communicate to the seller that you wish to remove this condition from the offer. Everything in real estate must be communicated in writing. Michell will prepare a Waiver document on your behalf for you to sign. The Waiver is normally signed directly after the inspection. A Waiver document in effect "waives" that condition out of the offer. You may still have other conditions in the offer as well after the home inspection is completed.

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