You finally found the home that you really like. It is in the right school district for the kids and within 5 minutes from work. The back yard is perfect for your two dogs and room to ad that pool that you have always dreamed about. After three days of negotiating, your offer is accepted and escrow will be opened tomorrow. How can you, as the buyer, be certain that this home is structurally sound and in good mechanical condition? Most Real Estate Contracts in Nevada have a due diligence period. 10 days due diligence is very common. This means that the seller is agreeing to let the buyer check the property out and if there are problems, the buyer can cancel the contract and get all earnest money returned. What are some of the most important things to look for in an inspection?

• Condition of the foundation. Any major cracks or shifting
• Roof structural condition. Any signs of water damage or mold.
• The air- conditioner and heating units. Do they cool or heat to the right temp?
• Condition of the plumbing. Any signs of resent repairs or water damage.
• If you have a pool, get a licensed pool inspector to check for leaks and repairs.
• All mechanical items, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, stove, etc.

Make sure that the home inspector gives you a detailed report in writing that explains any problems or items that need to be repaired. Most inspectors will provide pictures of items that you can email the seller. It is very common for the buyer to ask the seller to make repairs needed before the close of escrow. If the repairs are minor, the seller should be happy to agree. These inspections are not free and it is the responsibility of the buyer to complete them in a timely manner. A normal inspection will run about 350.00 but well worth the piece of mind that your investment is in good shape.