Would you be able to tell if a house was infested with termites? Would you be able to spot a double tap in an electrical box? Would you be able to identify polybutylene plumbing? Probably not, but don’t feel bad – most people wouldn’t be able to.
Fortunately when you make an offer on a piece of Arizona real estate you get a chance to let experts come in and take a look before you make the final commitment to buy. This is usually a time span of ten days and is referred to as the “inspection period.” And during this inspection period the buyer has the chance to identify latent defects or anything else that would affect their buying decision.
It is very important to have a home inspection. Home inspectors, just like realtors have to be licensed. The price is usually based on the square footage of the home plus any extras that will need inspected such as a pool. Another important inspection can be done by a pest control company. They do what is called a “wood infestation report” or WIR (termite inspection) which is then filed with the state. The bottom line is that you do have the opportunity to really see what you are getting into before you buy a home here. You should take advantage of this opportunity.
