When you buy an older home, it’s a no-brainer to hire a home inspector to check what shape it’s in before you commit to your purchase. But should you hire a home inspector when you’re purchasing a new house, even if it hasn’t been finished yet? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know as odd as it may seem, the answer is yes. You might be thinking: Don’t county building inspectors make sure construction on a new home is up to par? They should, but that doesn’t always happen in reality. In fact, if you’re buying a home under construction, you should hire an inspector twice. The first time is so he can look over the home before the walls are closed, and inspect framing and systems installation. The second should be after the home is complete, so he can inspect everything else. Check out below to see what sold in Kirkway Estates in September 2016:
51737 Pierce Drive, Northville: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,200 sq. feet, 3 car garage, Sold Price: $572,000
Kirkway Estates Home Sold
September 2016
Once construction is complete, ask your inspector to review the house a few days before your final walk-through with the builder. The inspector is trained to notice details that escape the unpracticed eye. Add these issues to your final list, and don’t fork over the final payment until each problem is solved. For more information on Kirkway Estates, or similar Northville or Novi neighborhoods such as Chase Farms, Bella Terra and Hills of Crestwood, contact The DiMora Team today at 248-505-7728 or jim@dimora.com.