5 Reasons to Get a Termite Inspection Before You Buy

Real estate buying agents need to request a termite inspection on a property their client is interested in purchasing for these five reasons.

1. Protect Your Investment

A home is considered one of the biggest investments a person can make in their lifetime, and a termite inspection helps protect your investment by uncovering any existing termite infestation or damage that may not be identified during a regular inspection.

Legally, a home inspector cannot identify termite infestation without a termite inspection license provided by the state of California. At My Termite Company, all of our inspectors are licensed and experienced to keep you confident in investing in a property free of termites and termite damage.

2. Avoid Costly Repairs

Termite damage may lead to significant and costly repairs depending on the location of wood damage found in the home, whether it’s decorative or structural.

A thorough termite inspection can help you identify any potential issues upfront, allowing you to factor any necessary repairs into your budget or negotiate with the seller.

Discovering termites after the purchase of the home will cause you to tackle the cost yourself.

3. Ensuring Property Value

Termite damage has the potential to affect the structural integrity and value of a property. By conducting a termite inspection before buying, you can ensure that the property’s value is accurately assessed and avoid investing in a property with hidden issues that may decrease its value, which will have a negative affect should you consider refinancing down the road.

4. Negotiation

If termite issues are found during the inspection, you can use the findings as leverage in negotiations with the seller.

You may request that the seller address the termite issues or adjust the sale price to account for any necessary repairs or treatment.

An experienced real estate agent will recommend getting a termite inspection done, and if they do not recommend it, let them know you are requesting a termite report.

5. Peace of Mind

A home free and clear of termites and termite damage provides peace of mind. This allows you to proceed with your home purchase with confidence, knowing that you are making a sound investment.

In summary, requesting a termite inspection as a buyer helps protect your investment, avoid costly repairs, ensure the property’s value, provide negotiation leverage, and gives you peace of mind during the purchasing process.

At My Termite Company, we are eager to help Los Angeles real estate buying agents buy a property free of termites and termite damage!