A home inspector is one person you need to call if you are considering making a real estate purchase. If you haven’t purchased a home before, you may be wondering why a home inspection is necessary. After all, the property will have been appraised before it is listed. But there are several differences between an appraisal and a home inspection. According to Quicken Loans, “a home appraisal determines the value of the home while a home inspection determines the condition.” Appraisers and inspectors have different goals, training and methodologies for the tasks they are performing. If you are looking for a reputable, professional home inspector in Kansas City, Overland Park or Johnson County, Dru Gordon of Gordon & Associates is the one to call.
The primary job of an appraiser is to determine the value of a property. This is done by looking at a number of things, including the home’s condition. But, although condition directly affects value, it is not the only factor that comes into play for an appraisal. Things like location, school district, lot size, crime rates, and the value of other homes in the neighborhood all come into play during an appraisal. Appraisers typically only account for things that are visible immediately upon inspection.
An ASHI-certified home inspector like Dru Gordon of Gordon & Associates is trained to look for underlying issues. Dru adheres to a set of professional standards for conducting home inspections. Because he works for you, not for the realtor or the lending institution, you can be assured that you are getting the most accurate and complete inspection available. Dru will spend time examining all of the features and systems of a property in order to determine whether any current problems or potential future issues are present. Problems that might not be visible to the naked eye can not only impact the value of the home, they will also result in costly repairs or the need to replace expensive systems in the future. Having this information ahead of time can help you avoid making a bad investment, or allow you to adjust your offer to account for the necessary repairs.
A home inspection generally takes around two hours. If you are present during the inspection, Dru will take the time to go over his findings with you and answer any questions you may have. Later, he will provide a written inspection report, with photographs.
If you need a home inspection in Kansas City, the Kansas City Metro, Overland Park, Johnson County or the surrounding areas, call or text Dru Gordon of Gordon & Associates at 913-207-2769. You can also fill out our online contact form to schedule an inspection.If you’d like to see what other customers have to say about our services, you can read reviews here. We look forward to helping you!
