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Confused? Call 800.605.1500 to set up a home inspection, building inspection, or real estate inspection today.Congratulations, you found your first house.  As a first time home buyer, you probably have a lot of questions.  Heimer Engineering can help you answer those questions.  As a first time home buyer, your will find all the information contained in the engineering reports especially helpful.

Questions for first time home buyers.

Questions for first time home buyers:

GoWhy have an inspection on a “handyman’s special?”
GoHave you fallen in love with a house you have seen?
GoShould I hire the cheapest inspector I can find?
GoAre you buying the house As Is?
GoShould I let the broker chose the person who inspects the house for me?
GoHas a friend offered to look at the house for you?
GoHave you seen something in the house that concerns you?
GoIs your first house a foreclosure?
GoDo you want Peace of Mind?

 

Why have an inspection on a "handyman's special".Question:  Why have an inspection on a "handyman’s special?"

Answer:  You need to know the true severity of the defects in the house.  Some problems are cosmetic while others are significant.  Heimer Engineering will prioritizes the defects the engineering report and provide valuable information, including an expense analysis.


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Have you fallen in love with a house you have seen?Question:  Have you fallen in love with a house you have seen?

Answer:  People say "love is blind."  This is why you need an unbiased Engineer to inspect the house.  As a first time home buyer, you may not realize the severity of a defect.  The expense analysis helps put problems in proper perspective.


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Should I choose the cheapest inspecor?Question:  All inspectors are the same.  Should I choose the cheapest inspector I can find?

Answer:  There are many considerations. First, how long has the inspector been in business?  You don't want someone who is, as they say, "here today and gone tomorrow".  Then look at whether you are hiring a full-time company, or someone who does inspections as a spare-time hobby.  And ask if you are getting a Licensed Professional Engineer to perform the inspection.  You expect to be living in the house for many years.  Don't skimp on the inspection.


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Should I let the Realtor chose the person who inspects my house?Question:  Should I let the Real Estate Broker chose the person who inspects the house for me?

Answer:  You need to be sure the inspection provides you the information you need to decide whether to purchase the home.  You are purchasing the home, and you are paying the expenses to maintain the home.  It would be best if you chose the inspector.  Many brokers no longer recommend inspectors because they feel it is a conflict of interest.


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Question: Are you buying the house AS IS Answer:  When real estate is sold AS IS, it may mean there are serious problems wrapped up in the AS IS label.  AS IS is a home buying trap you do not want to be caught in.  Heimer Engineering's Licensed Professional Engineers, who are also Licensed as Home Inspectors, tell you what AS IS really is.

AS IS has killed the joy of moving to a new home.  AS IS has killed the spirit of many first time home buyers.  Don’t be caught by the AS IS home buying trap waiting to snare you.  Have an Engineer inform you, in the engineering report with an expense analysis, what AS IS really means.		Move the cursor over the picture to see what this AS IS house really is.
Are you buying the house as-is?

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Has a friend offered to look at the house for you?Question:  Has a friend offered to look at the house for you?

Answer:  If the person is a Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, and is experienced in pre-purchase home inspections, then their services might be fine.  In the State of New York, you can verify online that you are really hiring a Licensed Professional Engineer.  Click here for more information on online license verification.  As a first time home buyer, you should rely on our experienced Licensed Professional Engineers, who are also licensed as Home Inspectors, to help you make this important decision.


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Have you seen something that concerns you?Question:  Have you seen something that concerns you?

Answer:  Heimer Engineering provides accurate and confidential professional advice based on the condition of the house.  The engineering report and expense analysis help you make informed decisions.  Get professional advice on anything that concerns you.


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Is your first house a foreclosure?Question:  Is your first house a foreclosure?

Answer:  Many first time home buyers are attracted to foreclosure houses.  Foreclosure houses are inexpensive, and are often in a state of disrepair.  The previous occupant may not have performed needed maintenance or repairs.  Heimer Engineering assess this for you, and provides expense estimates in the engineering report.  This helps you make an informed decision.


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Do you want piece of mind?Question:  Do you want peace of mind?

Answer:  Many prospective purchasers have less than 10 days to have a house inspected.  As a first time home buyer, you have little experience in selecting an Engineer to inspect the house.  Heimer Engineering has performed over 80,000 inspections over the last 40 years.  You will be comfortable with your choice of Licensed Professional Engineer when you call Heimer Engineering.


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