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What really matters when buying a home?  The process can be stressful.  A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the Inspector himself says during the inspection.   All this combined with the seller’s disclosure and what you notice yourself, makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do?  Relax.  Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies, and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
  1. Major defects. An example of this would be a structural failure.
  2. Things that lead to major defects. A small roof-flashing leak, for example.
  3. Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home.
  4. Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electric panel. 
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially in categories 2 and 4).
Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective. Do not kill your deal over things that do not matter. It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller’s disclosure, or nit-picky items.

Company Information​

Neighbors Home Inspections
Serving the Greater Kansas City, St. Joseph and Platte City Areas
Mailing Address: 17625 Lober Road, Weston, Missouri, 64098

816-309-6002
info@nhikc.com
Robert Rothery, InterNACHI Certified, Licensed Home Inspector, Licensed Wood Destroying Insects Inspector, Environmental Specialist, Indoor Air Consultant, Mold Certified, Radon Certified

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64161, 64024, 64048, 64068, 64158, 64156, 64165, 64166, 64157, 64155, 64119, 64117, 64116, 64118, 64060, Excelsior Springs Missouri, Holt Missouri, Ray County Missouri, Gladstone Missouri, Liberty Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Kearney Missouri, Platte City Missouri, St. Joseph Missouri, Plattsburg Missouri, Riverside Missouri, Smithville Missouri, Tiffany Springs Missouri, Weston Missouri, Atchison Kansas, Basehor Kansas, Bonner Springs Kansas, Lansing Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Leavenworth Kansas, Tonganoxie Kansas, Kansas City Kansas
  • Home
  • Our Services
    • Environmental Testing >
      • Air Quality Testing
      • Mold Testing
      • Asbestos Testing
      • Radon Gas Testing
      • Lead Testing
    • Home Inspections
    • Termite Inspection (WDO)
    • Home Energy Inspection
    • 11th Month Warranty Inspection
    • Annual Home Maintenance Inspection
    • Project Oversight
    • Aging In Place
  • Qualifications
  • Standards of Practice