Home inspectors are looking out for you

Just a word of advice - don't take the work of a good home inspector for granted. Too many buyers are so anxious to close a deal that they intentionally close their eyes to the property's problems. They fall into the trap of trying to save time and short term money, not considering the fact they their emotional decision may cost them dearly if they don't have someone take an objective look at the physical health of the property.

We all know it's truth that a home purchase is an emotional decision. How could it not be? We're parting with a significant amount of money, investing it in a nice piece of Portland real estate we're going to call home (in most cases, at least). There's bound to be some emotional connection to the property.

Hiring a home inspector serves to bring a disinterested third party in to take a look at the structure and property to point out any defects that ought to be known prior to entering a deal. Can a good home inspection kill a deal? Yes, of course, but that's rare. More often than not, it simply brings to light a few items that need to be taken care of prior to the closing.

Fortunately, most loan underwriters require a home inspection to make the loan. But even in cases where the money lender does not require one (like in cases of private money or peer to peer lending), you should always insist on getting a home inspection. As a buyer, Portland real estate inspectors are looking out for your best interest, and they may bolster your case of the need for price negotiation.