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For most of us buying a home is the largest investment we will ever make. We are here to help! TriangleExperts.com is your complete resource for home buying. See area listings or search area neighborhoods or take a Visual Tour. Be sure to take advantage of our information center covering these topics of interest:

Tips for First Time Home Buyers
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Home Inspection
Home Warranties for Buyers
Property Disclosure for Buyers
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Home Inspection

It is always a good idea to have the home inspected. Most lenders will require this prior to finalizing a loan. Some inspections such as Termite Inspections are required by law. It is a good idea to have an inspection for any previously owned home and make your offer contingent on the inspection so if any major issues are found you can rescind your offer, if you so choose, without losing your deposit.

Sharon can refer you to an experienced and qualified home inspector. Home inspectors are independent of the real estate agency and are state-licensed professionals. Their job is to evaluate the overall condition of the house. This includes making sure that the house is structurally sound, pointing out any glaring repairs needed and making sure that the primary systems of the house are in good condition. Primary systems would include; heating and cooling systems, electrical and plumbing.

Some Tips on Home Inspections:

Be at the inspection and walk around with the inspector. Make sure that she/he explains what they see. This is the time to go over the house with a “fine-toothed comb” to make sure you are not getting yourself into a home with large unexpected repairs.
Read the report even if you were there. In some cases, this report can become a negotiation tool.
Sharon and her team will work with you to be sure that any agreed upon repairs by the seller are completed before closing.

About Home Warranties for Buyers

A home warranty policy protects you from paying for repairs or replacements caused by the unexpected failure of a major system or appliance. You'll pay a small price for this warranty at closing. And get a policy that protects you for a full year. Not all policies are created equally. Sharon can refer you to a reputable firm.

A home warranty should provide the following:

Financial protection so you won't have to pay for any unexpected major repairs.
Your home warranty service company should be available to you 24/7 to schedule a repair in a reasonable amount of time. They should also provide you with immediate service should you have trouble with a major system of the house (such as no heat in the middle of the winter).

Property Disclosure for the Buyer

North Carolina law requires a seller to fill out a property disclosure statement when property is sold. The seller must provide the disclosure statement to all potential purchasers in connection with the sale. Review this Property Disclosure Form to see what information you are entitled to receive from the seller by law.

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