Red Flag or Red Herring?

Don’t go it alone

When you’re thinking of buying a home with more than one previous owner, there are many variables to consider. It can be daunting to pursue the purchase of any property, particularly because there is no real assurance that all of the building’s history is known, let alone shared in a disclosure report. When you’re facing what may possibly be the largest financial investment of your life, you don’t want to go it alone.

What’s the extent of the damage?

For example, what does it mean when you happen to stumble upon painted sheathing and rafters in the attic space of a building? Typically, the presence of paint upon portions of an unfinished attic is a telltale sign of previous fire damage. A shellac based paint is used to seal the charred wood in order to prevent the escape of noxious odors resulting from fire damage. But how can you be sure that the level of damage sustained in the fire has been properly addressed, especially when the current owner seems to have no knowledge of a fire event in the history of the home?

Red flag or red herring?

For many potential home buyers, this is a clear deal breaker. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s a key benefit of hiring an experienced professional home inspector. There are certain issues that may read as red flags to the average home buyer. However, upon closer inspection with a professional, what had initially appeared to be a red flag may be revealed to be a true red herring - leaving you face to face with a rare hidden gem. Wouldn’t it be great to be so…..lucky? No, the word is smart.

Contact From the Ground Up Inspections

When it comes to smart decisions, an experienced, licensed building inspector knows where to look and what to look for. That’s why calling From the Ground Up Inspections may be the smartest decision you ever make. We promise to dig deep to ensure you know what you are getting into with your purchase - from the ground up! Contact From the Ground Up Inspections for all your Middle Tennessee home inspection needs. To learn more about our services, prices or to schedule an appointment, call (615) 351-1922.

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