Date Published: 01/27/2020 [Source]
When you have selected a home, you love it's important to do your due diligence and carefully examine any potential issues with the house. Savvy investors and real estate agents recommend that you get a home inspection before you finalize your purchase. By having a trained professional inspect the home, you will save money and avoid potential costly problems and repairs that could sink your housing budget later on.
Radon Testing should be done to see if radon gas is present and what steps should be taken to mitigate or eliminate the problem if it is found.
In addition to giving you a heads-up as to the condition of the home and highlighting issues that need immediate attention, home inspections are one of the buyer's best negotiating tools. Your real estate offer and contract should specify that your purchase is contingent on the home inspection. By doing this, you protect yourself if major or extensive issues are discovered. You can go back to the seller and ask that they pay for and fix items found in the home inspection. In a worst-case scenario, where there are costly repairs the seller refuses to pay for or the house is unsafe because of issues like radon or mold, you will be entitled to walk away from the purchase.