Pest Inspections

As a safety measure to the Buyer and really all parties of a real estate transaction, a pest inspection is required by a lending institution.  A Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report is a document prepared only by a licensed pest control business that informs the lending institution and buyer about termite damage or presence. This report will pinpoint any areas of concern of visible damage relating to infestation.  It will also include areas that were inaccessible for the inspection.  Also it will point out potential problem areas.

Obviously if you are buying a home and paying cash, it is your decision on what inspections you need or want to invest in.   I always feel that the small amount of money spent on inspections is money well spent, unless you are an expert in identifying problems with a property.  It is like a small insurance policy and it helps ease any concerns that you may have about a property that you are not familiar with.  It is also wise, as a homeowner to obtain these inspections periodically just to keep up with the maintenance of probably one of the largest investments of your lifetime.