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Do I need a home inspection for new construction?
I'm planning to purchase a new construction home. Do you recommend that I still get a home inspection even though it's a new home?
Asked By Sonja | Charlotte, NC | 263 views | Buying | 9 months ago
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Kris Mager
Remax First Class
Absolutely- always get a home inspection. You would be surprised, I have sold multiple new construction homes and with every home inspection there was something that the builder wound up having to address. Good luck with your purchase!
- 8 months ago
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Lisa and Greg Harris
eXp Realty, LLC
YES YES YES! I will always recommend a Home inspection even on a new home! I recently had a client go to sell a 1 year old home and the HVAC was installed incorrectly and not been running properly.... They did not do a home inspection at the time of the purchase. They had a job transfer and put the home on the market....... new buyer did an HVAC inspection and found the unit was shot because of not being installed correctly! And luckily they were within the warranty period, but it was a hard battle to get the unit replaced because of all the finger-pointing! The buyer almost walked away from the deal! DO A HOME and HVAC inspection at MINIMUM!
- 6 months ago
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Lisa Bolanos, JD
Elevate Realty
A real estate agent or broker is not a contractor or home inspector. You should absolutely get a home inspection. If you choose not to get Home Inspection, we require you sign a waiver. It’s a huge liability risk to not get one done whether it’s a resale or brand new construction.
- 8 months ago
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Ashlynn Gale
Willamette Properties Group
We always recommend a home inspection, new construction or not. You just NEVER know what could be wrong with a home.
- 8 months ago
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Barbara Huff
Compass
Hello! It is always a good thing to get a home inspection even on new construction. If anything is found during the home inspection you can go back to the builder and ask for those repairs to be addressed prior to closing. Good luck!
- 8 months ago
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Haley Taylor
Realty ONE Group Affinity
I always recommend a home inspection, even if its New Construction. They are hired professionals and licensed to look for things that we may miss or may not be accessible (crawlspace & attic).
- 8 months ago
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Elyse Berman PA
LoKation
Yes, yes and yes. Even though the home is new construction, many things may show up during a home inspection. Have one done, and the builder will make the necessary repairs. You usually get a one-year warranty. Have your home inspector come back after 11 months and reinspect, so if anything is found, the builder will take care of it under your warranty.
- 8 months ago
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Christina Brooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Yes, yes, yes... That way you have another pair of eyes not with he builder looking out for your best interests. Also, documented in case an issue in the future.
- 8 months ago
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Chad Roberts
Realty One Group
Many builders will tell you it’s not needed because everything is under warranty. In addition, they often make it harder for inspectors to visit, requiring extraordinarily high levels of insurance and supervision by onsite staff. However, it will be much easier and better to handle any items before closing than to discover them later and try to get them approved and completed by the customer service department. Get the inspection. If you’re reading this after closing but before the expiration of your “wall to wall” warranty (often 1 year, depending on your market and builder), get the inspector out and put a list together for the builder.
- 8 months ago
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Regan Maki and Cal Couch
Ansley Real Estate
We always recommend that Buyers get a home inspection for new construction. Beware that most builders require specific certifications for inspectors so do not wait until the last minute and always make sure you notify the on site agent. We recommend that you do 4 inspections depending on the stage for which you put your new construction home under contract: 1. At Framing 2. Pre-drywall 3. Post CO (certificate of occupancy) - 4. 11 mo after occupancy is best to get a great idea of other issues that the builder should address prior to the expiration of your 1 year builder warranty (if applicable).
- 7 months ago
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Jane McGill
Jane McGill Real Estate
Hello, yes! Always obtain a home inspection from a home inspector on a new construction. Some of the most concerning inspections I personally have seen have been on new construction. Once you obtain a home inspection, you will get a nice report with pictures and you will be able to go back to the contractor and ask for the items to be addressed before you purchase. Hope this helps :)
- 9 months ago
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