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Home Inspection

        The home inspection is not an appraisal!  The home inspector generally is hired by the purchaser to find any problems and potential problems with the condition of the property.  The home inspector represents the person who purchases the home inspection.  The prices for home inspections range depending on the company and the square footage of the property.  Make sure that you hire a qualified home inspector to determine any defects in your new purchase.


Other Inspections
            The most common type of inspection regarding a real estate transaction is the general home inspection.   Your home inspector will go over all the areas of the home that he/she does and does not cover.  Other inspections regarding the purchase of a home can include:

  • Lead Paint Inspection
  • Radon Inspection
  • Mold Inspection
  • Structural Inspection
  • Well Inspection
  • Septic System Inspection
  • Other environment inspections as needed.

Talk to your Hawkins Group Agent for a list of qualified inspectors and to see how to best incorporate inspections into the purchase of your home!

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Century 21 Advantage Realty
9344 Lanham Severn Rd. #102    Lanham, Maryland 20706
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