Page 51 - Steps to Success

5. Home inspection

You wouldn't buy a used car without having a trusted mechanic

perform an inspection for you, and a house is no different. Don't
even think about buying a home without first having a proper

inspection done. In fact, your lender may insist on one to verify the
condition of the home.

It's an excellent way to learn as much as you can about the various
systems in the home, from the furnace and plumbing to the

electrical and roofing. The inspection may identify some repairs that
are essential, which you and your WEST ANDERSON agent can

either negotiate into the purchase price or insist be completed
before you proceed with the deal.

6. Legal obligations

Once your offer has been accepted, there's usually a conditional
period, during which you take all the necessary steps with regard to
financing, home inspection, and everything else that needs to

happen before you officially seal the deal.

Our in house bond originator, called BONDONE will need a copy of
the offer to make sure everything is still in order and in keeping

with your pre-approved level of financing.