23 - THE IMPORTANCE OF A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE BUYING
When you purchase a home, it’s often recommended that you have a home inspection done.
In fact, a typical Agreement to Purchase Form will include a standard preprinted clause with respect to home inspections. This is one of the most common conditions in an offer to purchase a property. Some agents allow their clients to forgo this step. In a competitive market, this is a condition and one that can put the buyer at a more unfavourable position when presenting an offer.
So skipping the home inspection and not placing this kind of condition in an offer can be tempting. Before you make the decision, consider the benefits of a home inspection. Because the consequences of buying a home, which one does not know what literally is behind the walls, is scary and a rabbit hole.