Home Inspection

A proper home inspection by a professional inspector is a critical part of any home purchase. Whether on new homes or resale of current homes and condos, many hidden surprises are always present. By being knowledgeable about these issues, a professional Fairfax real estate agent such as John Holmes can help you save money and avoid home buying disasters. The chances of buying a "money pit" are low however you will want to ensure you have the property well inspected before closing the sale. This may seem like a no brainer, however many buyers still go ahead on purchases without a good inspection. Your mortgage may require a home inspection, yet inspection for the mortgage company may have a different meaning than an inspection for your peace of mind.

There are many features to examine when examining homes for the usual problems. The more technical issues of structural framing, physical components, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems are best left to a professional, however there may be easy tell tale signs of problems and malfunctions. Stains on walls and ceilings are a dead give away that mold may be present in the home, or that the roof is leaky. And squeaking floorboards may be impossible to fix and oil burning furnaces might need to be replaced with more efficient ones, or that a toilet that doesn't flush well can show clogged plumbing. Some are easy to spot on your initial walk through while other areas need to be examined by a professional inspector.

The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation at 3600 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia regulates and licenses home inspectors for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Your inspector will have had to achieve their licensing requirements, but ensure you ask the inspector about his/her experience.

Fairfax VA Residential Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods in Fairfax Virginia include: Aardmore, Aspen Grove, Autumn Woods, BFA Myers, Cambridge Station, Chancery Park, Chancery Square, Cobbsdale, Comstock, Country Club Hills, Courthouse Square, Crestmont, East Fairfax, El Hogan, Fair Oaks, Fairchester, Fairfax Gateway, Fairfax Acres, Fairfax Country Club Estates, Fairfax Heights, Fairfax Oaks, Fairfax Town Estates, Fairfax West Condos, Fairfax Woods, Fairmont Estates, Fairview, Farrcroft, Foxcroft Colony Condos, Great Oaks, Green Acres, Greenway Hills, Halemhurst, Heritage Manor, Hill Street Estates, Holly Park, Jermantown Village, Joyce Heights, Layton Court, Layton Hall, Limewood Mews, Little River Hills, Lord Fairfax Estates, Lyndhurst Condos, Mainstreet Green Condos, Maple Trace, Maple Hill, Mason Oaks, Moore & Oliver, Mosby Woods, Netherdale, Old Post Estates, Orchard Knolls, Oxford Row Condos, Picket's Reserve, Providence, Providence Square Condos, Railroad Square, Rustfield, Singing Pines, The Assembly, The Boltons, The Crossing Condo, Town & Country Forest, Tusico Villa, Vandevanter Farm, Warren Woods and Westmore.

For all your Fairfax real estate needs, please contact John at Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway 12700 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax VA.

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