If you’re buying a home for sale in Jasper or one of the surrounding communities, you may be wondering whether you really need to hire a home inspector. This guide explains.
Do You Really Need a Home Inspector?
You absolutely, unequivocally need to hire a home inspector in the vast majority of cases. A home inspector will give you a professional opinion of all the issues a home has, which you need to make an informed decision about your purchase.
Who Pays for a Home Inspection?
Usually, a buyer pays for their own home inspection. However, you may be able to negotiate a deal with the seller to get them to pay for it. Usually, a home inspection costs between $250 and $500.
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What Does a Home Inspector Do?
Home inspectors check out every major component of a home, from the smallest things like burned out light bulbs to major systems, such as electrical and plumbing.
A typical inspection lasts several hours, and at the end of the inspection, the inspector compiles a complete, detailed report to give you. The report outlines all the issues the inspector uncovered. Some inspectors even take photographs of the things they discovered during the inspection.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 3,878 Sq Ft
- 4.060 Acres
401 E 36th Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Ryan Craig from RE/MAX Local.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2,940 Sq Ft
- 14.820 Acres
1089 N 400W Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Zach Holt from Whitetail Properties Real Estate.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 1,776 Sq Ft
- 6.260 Acres
1928 South A Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Arlet Jackle from RE/MAX Local.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,793 Sq Ft
- 0.414 Acres
4617 W Cypress Drive Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Marissa Goodness from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 4,014 Sq Ft
- 1.300 Acres
1091 W 36th Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Steve Wigand from ERA FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY, INC.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3,490 Sq Ft
- 0.371 Acres
307 Newton Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Tama Stemle from RE/MAX Local.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,734 Sq Ft
- 0.580 Acres
980 S Crestwood Dr. Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Larry Carpenter III from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 1,568 Sq Ft
- 1.100 Acres
4667 W Ireland Church Avenue Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Marissa Goodness from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 1,832 Sq Ft
- 6 Acres
912 E 420 N Highway Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Jennifer Stallings from KELLER WILLIAMS CAPITAL REALTY.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- 1,377 Sq Ft
- 0.720 Acres
3584 Bittersweet Dr. Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Larry Carpenter III from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 1,972 Sq Ft
- 0.590 Acres
1477 Worrell Drive Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Constance Nord from RE/MAX REVOLUTION.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,103 Sq Ft
- 1.081 Acres
589 N Truman Road Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Cheryl Arnold from CENTURY 21 ARNOLD & ASSOCIATES.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,250 Sq Ft
- 1.900 Acres
1281 E 2nd Avenue Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Keasha Fromme from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,800 Sq Ft
- 0.208 Acres
891 Giesler Road Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Kevin Bayer from RE/MAX Local.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,560 Sq Ft
- 1 Acres
5362 W Division Rd. Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Larry Carpenter III from Carpenter Realty LLC.
What Do You Do With an Inspection Report?
Usually, buyers use a home inspection report to negotiate with sellers. With a report that contains issues, you can ask the seller to lower the home’s sale price, offer you credits so you can make the repairs yourself, or choose to walk away from the deal if it turns out that the home isn’t the right choice for you. Most sellers are willing to negotiate, so it could work out in your favor if the inspection report turns up any issues. And for the record, even new construction homes have issues that end up on inspection reports; there is no such thing as a flawless home.
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What Happens if You Don’t Hire a Home Inspector?
If you choose not to hire a home inspector, you do so at your own risk. You may be going in blind without knowing what types of issues the home has. If you choose to purchase a home without having it inspected first, your chances of going back to the seller after the fact and trying to get compensation for the issues drops significantly.
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4 Beds 2 Baths 1,250 SqFt 1.900 Acres
Listing courtesy of Keasha Fromme from Carpenter Realty LLC.
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,564 SqFt 0.300 Acres
Listing courtesy of Jennifer Fritz Wahl from ERA FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY, INC.