It has been said that "perfect homes are about as common as perfect people." While you may never find a perfect home, most homebuyers find a home that, for differing reasons, really "clicks" with them. It may be the "dream" kitchen or the location relative to school, services, work or just the neighborhood. Perhaps the layout is just right for you or the interior design is what you've always wanted. Maybe the view is especially attractive. When the appeal is strong and you are excited about the purchase decision, imperfections or defects can be overlooked.

Because you are about to make one of the most costly investments of your life, you need to know what defects exist. It is to the buyer's and seller's benefit that we identify each defect within the scope of the inspection report as defined on this Web site.

Does the presence of flaws or defects mean you should not make the purchase? While you must take into consideration any serious defect, more often it is a matter of general maintenance. In general, homes are usually priced with the known defects or flaws taken into account. If you really believed this was the home for you, don't write it off yet for the sake of a few things that need fixing. Ask yourself:

Can I make the repairs myself?
Is it still a good buy and a good business decision?
Can I live with it?
Do I have skills that I can barter if I can't do the work myself?
What are my chances of finding another home without defects that has the same appeal near the same price?
If I were to purchase another home would I be trading one set of maintenance items for another?