Buyer Inspections

After spending all of that time searching the real estate market, maybe you think you have finally found your dream house. While it might have the most spacious backyard or be situated in the perfect location, it is very important to first have a pest inspection done before making any big purchase. So hold off packing up all of those boxes and then loading them into the moving truck for just a little while longer to make sure you will not have any unwanted roommates once you move in. Pest inspections are absolutely necessary before investing in a home and can offer plenty of benefits in both the short-run and over time. So whether you are a first time home buyer or have purchased a home before, here are a few reasons why you should consider investing in a pest inspection before closing on any deal:

1. Wise Investment. Maybe you are somewhat hesitant about spending some money for a pest inspection. After all, you are about to purchase a home, so there probably isn’t a lot of extra money at the moment. However, a pest inspection will actually end up saving you money in the long run if there is an infestation. Estimates suggest carpenter ants, termites, and other unwanted pests can cause thousands and thousands of dollars in property damage over time. Clearly, the cost of a pest inspection right now is a wise investment that will prevent higher costs in damage in the future.   

2. Health and Safety. If you choose not to have a professional pest inspection done in your new home, there are significant risks to you and your family’s health and safety. For instance, wasps from an unnoticed nest can suddenly attack and swarm around someone in the home, or mice can carry deadly diseases like Hantavirus. Taking matters into your own hands can be dangerous too. Sure there are plenty of chemicals that are available to take care of these pests yourself, but without proper knowledge about these toxic chemicals and how to use them, you can still be putting you and your family at serious risk. When you choose to have professionals conduct a pest inspection before purchasing your home, you are taking the best care of your health and safety and the health and safety of those around you. 

3. Stress Relieving. Moving can be a very stressful time in your life. You have to unload the truck, unpack all of your boxes, meet new neighbors, organize your new home, and adjust to living in a new place- all of which can be very stressful. So imagine that in addition to all of these other hassles, you find out that you have termites or carpenter ants in your home. Now you have to worry about taking care of these pests and all of the damage they might have caused already on top of everything else! All of that can be prevented by simply investing in a professional pest inspection before sealing any deal. You want to know what you are signing up for before purchasing a home, so get all of the facts with a pest inspection in order to make a smart purchase.

4. Knowledgeable. Pest inspectors obviously know what to look for in the home- that is their job. While you might think that you are able to tell if there are mice living in the walls or a bee hive up in the attic, they have the experience and training that are necessary to identify any red flags that you might overlook. So it is very important to consult professional pest inspectors so that you can make a smart purchase and enjoy a home that is pest-free!