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John Swygert of Home Inspectors of Middle Tennessee, Inc answers some commonly asked questions regarding home inspections. Be sure to visit his website www.nashvilletnhomeinspections.com and learn why the quality of John Swygert’s work has earned him a preferred rating from all Revolution Real Estate Realtors.

1. Why do I need a home inspection?
The purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. As such, you should learn as much as you can about the home before you buy, so that you aren’t hit with any unexpected repairs or difficulty after the home is yours. In addition, the home inspection will note positive aspects of the home, as well as maintenance required to keep your home in good shape. The inspection also helps you to get a much better understanding of the property than you could get on your own. A home inspection usually will cost less than 0.001% of the purchase price of the home compared to the other costs of buying and selling of a home.

2. What does a home inspection include?
A standard home inspection will include a visual inspection of the condition of the home’s heating system, central air conditioning system, interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows; the foundation, basement and visible structure.
HIMT inspections utilize a checklist that was created by combining the Standards of Practice adhered to by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and State Standards for the Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Program. Therefore, your inspections will meet or exceed the Standards of any single group.

3. How much will a home inspection cost?
The cost of a home inspection varies based upon a number of factors, including size, age, special services requested, etc. Typically, the cost is in the range of $275 to $500, although the fees can go higher. However, cost should not be a factor in deciding whether or not you get your home inspected or in determining which home inspector you choose. Rather, you should consider the home inspection as an investment that will pay for itself many times over.

For the complete list of Frequently Asked Questions visit www.nashvilletnhomeinspections.com. To contact John Swygert directly call (615) 662-8199 or email at homeinspectors@comcast.net to schedule an appointment.