Risks of Skipping a Home Inspection

Considering that the home you are about to purchase is not only the most significant investment you may make in life but also where your family will spend the majority of their time, you want to ensure that the house is in pristine condition. While some aspects of the house may require repairs and some systems may need replacement, any health hazards have to be discovered and addressed as quickly as possible. As home inspectors, our job is to ensure that if we find something amiss, we need to inform you about the issue as well as find a solution. Keep reading to learn about how New Age Inspections helped a client who was apprehensive about an odor in the house.

These smart upgrades pay off big in resale value and enjoyment of your home. “For an immediate face-lift, update your light fixtures,” says Kim Howard, Realtor and co-founder of Howard Homes Chicago. You can buy a stylish ceiling fan for $100 dollars or less and updated semi-flush ceiling mount lights for about $60. Not only do buyers love the cohesive flow new lighting gives the home, but Howard also says new lighting easily increases the value of the home by 1 to 2 percent, which translates to $10,000 on a $500,000 home.