A licensed, experienced and competent home inspector is worth their weight in gold.

The home inspector takes about 2 hours or so to inspect your prospective purchase. They are looking for major structural repairs, such as roofing, plumbing, foundation, electrical, framing, deck problems, code violations, and also checks things such as your air conditioning systems, all your toilets, sinks, tubs, garage door openers, etc. Plus they'll inspect all of your electrical outlets inside and outside of the home. The home inspector will also look at the fireplace if you have one, inspect the outside chimney, check out all of the interior doors and windows to look for any "seal failures". They will also check your heating and hot water system, water conditioning system if there is one. It's the home inspector's job to give your home a thorough "check-up".

When the home inspector is finished, he will write up a report, note the repairs he feels need immediate attention by the seller, give an estimate of what the repairs should cost, and then we look over the report together, and if necessary, negotiate any repairs with the seller.

Usually at the time of the home inspection, a pest inspection is also performed. A licensed pest inspector arrives at the same time of the home inspector and goes through the home to look for any wood boring or wood infestation insects, such as termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, or carpenter bees. If there is any infestation noted, a report will be issued and signed by the inspector, and that will also be discussed and negotiated by your real estate agent to have the seller pay for any treatment and if there are any damages caused, the seller usually should pay for damages also.

The average cost for a home inspection currently is about $275-$300 depending on the size of the house, and obviously the part of the country you live in. A condominium usually runs a bit less.

The average cost for a pest inspection is $75.00.

A Pest Inspection is a requirement by most lenders today and a home inspection is just a must do!

About the Author:
BETTY SANVILLE has been a licensed Real Estate Professional since 1985. She currently works for American Dreams Realty in Connecticut and her site is: www.connecticut-real-estate-search.com

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Buying and selling or "flipping" properties that were purchased at wholesale prices can be challenging and difficult. If an owner of a property finds out that you are a real estate investor, they may raise there asking price knowing there you only buy wholesale.

Even though the entire process of flipping can be difficult, locating wholesale real estate can be relatively easy if you know where to look. The people that are willing to sell their house at wholesale prices are usually known as "motivated sellers" - people need to sell their house quickly for any number of different reasons. This may include divorce, foreclosure, the owner may have needed to relocate due to personal or health issues or various other reasons.

There are several ways to locate wholesale real estate ideal for flipping. Some great wholesale property can be obtained from various government agencies' that may have taken over a property. This may be due to the owner failing to pay their taxes or their mortgage (HUD Homes, VA Homes, etc.).

You may want to concentrate on searching for foreclosure real estate. Banks and other lenders often supply lists of properties that they are selling or you may want to look in the legal sections of various newspapers and business journals under the notices issued by the city or county. The city or county may have "red-tagged" properties which they see as unfit for human habitation because of a safety or health issue.

Look in newspapers for advertisements from people that say things like "We buy Houses". These ads are usually placed by fellow investors who may have a good list of properties that they are selling and there is nothing to stop you calling them.

Networking is critical when you are trying to locate wholesale real estate. Contact local realtors and make them aware that you are interested in wholesale deals. Creating a good network of contacts is invaluable and one of the most important things you can do. Don't forget to follow up with your contacts rather than waiting for them to call you back.

Sometimes a simple approach may be the most effective. There are many successful investors that simply drive around in respectable neighborhoods to look for slightly run down houses that may be for sale. It is just a matter of time until you locate a perfect property to flip. Each time it will get easier and easier. Focus on which system works best for you and before you know it, properties will start to find you. With the right knowledge, foresight and connections it can be a very profitable venture.

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If you are a first time home buyer there is a lot that you need to know. The fact of the matter is that first time home buyers are at risk to make a lot of mistakes. The good thing is that this does not necessarily have to happen to you. Just because there are mistakes to be made does mean that you will get caught up in them. The best way to avoid problems is to know what you are doing from the very start. Many first time home buyers make the mistake of jumping into the process before they ever really know what they are doing. If you can take a step back and wait before you buy you will be much better off in the long run.

As a first time home buyer you need to make sure that you are prepared for anything that may be thrown your way. The best way that you can do this by getting all of your facts straight before you start searching for a new home. This way you will have everything you need at your fingertips, and making a mistake will be very hard to do. Knowledge is power, and this holds true when it comes to buying a home for the first time. Knowing what could happen to you will make it much less likely that it actually will.

One thing that you should watch out for as a first time home buyer is getting scammed on your mortgage. Maybe you are lucky enough to be able to pay cash, but this does not happen very often. So if you need to take out a mortgage make sure that you do so with a reputable lender who will work with you to meet your needs. There is nothing worse than finding the home of your dreams, just to get the run around from a mortgage lender. Again, knowing what is available and what rates you can expect will go a long way in ensuring your success.

Also, never rush into buying your first home. Sure, you are excited just like all first time home buyers, but this does not mean that you should jump the gun. Take your time when you choose your home, and make a decision that best suits your needs. This will make things much easier on you in the long run.

Overall, first time home buyers are prone to making mistakes. If you want to avoid any complications it would be in your best interest to learn as much as you can about the real estate industry. This will most definitely work out to your advantage in the end.

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If so, there are many things that you need to look into before you finally make a decision on what to buy.

The fact of the matter is choosing home owner insurance is not always the easiest thing to do.

If you do not take your time when it comes to the decision making process you may not end up with the home owner insurance that is best for you and your needs.

Luckily, there are several criteria you can look at in order to make it easy on you to choose home owner insurance.

First off, if you are like most people you will want to save as much money as you can on home owner insurance.

This is not the only thing that you should look at when buying home owner insurance, but it is definitely something to consider.

If you think that you can get a better price than when you are offered by the first company make sure that you continue to shop around.

Remember, there are many companies that sell home owner insurance. There is no reason that you should jump the gun.

Another thing to look at when picking home owner insurance is the type of coverage that you will receive. Make sure that your home owner insurance policy will cover you for everything that you need.

This includes things such as fire, theft, wind damage, and lightning. Knowing what your home owner insurance policy covers is one of the most important things to consider when making a purchase.

Finally, know how much coverage you will receive with your particular home owner insurance policy.

If your policy does not cover you enough you may still lose out in the end if something should happen to your home.

For this reason, check out the rates for several different home owner insurance policies,

As you can see, picking home owner insurance is not as hard as you may think.

There are many details to consider, but if you take your time you should not run into any problems that you cannot handle. Make sure that you give yourself plenty of time so that you can get the policy that is best for you.

It is important to get the best home owner insurance, so do not feel like you are pressured any time during the buying process.

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As the Internet became more popular and MLS (Multiple Listing Services) made their listings available to the public on-line, the information shifted from the agents to the buyers. Now most buyers find their homes on the Internet and then contact their agent to show them the homes they are interested in. On one hand it saves the agent time, but on the other it gives buyers more choices which may result in indecision and more requests for showings.

Everyday the Internet is becoming more common place for finding real estate. Now the technology is taking more of the real estate purchase transaction on-line. One example is the real estate auction.

For years, real estate auctions have been done successfully on the courthouse steps or in the front yard. Then, EBay www.ebay.com was introduced and people started to become comfortable buying and selling consumer goods through on-line auctions. A natural progression of that has led to on-line real estate auctions and they are steadily gaining momentum. Its a method where buyers can get details about properties without leaving their home. They can visit properties that interest them and make their offer on-line. And, during the auction, they are able to see the highest bid placed by other buyers. This method puts the buyer in control on how high they go and whether or not they get the property.

For a seller, its a valuable option to quickly sell their home. Bidders at auction are expecting a deal, so, in general, the sellers need to expect to let it go for a discount. Many sellers are willing to do this, in return for a faster sale. Auctions draw attention by implying Im giving a discount. It also puts buyer against buyer so it can minimize the discount the seller ends up giving. In addition, through the use of a reserve, the seller can protect themselves from agreeing to a price that is too low.

Its understandable why Internet real estate auctions are gaining popularity everyday. And, the technology is making it so much easier. But, will they take over the traditional way real estate is bought and sold in the U.S.? In the real estate investor arena, I think they will.

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Tom Wood is a real estate investor and broker in St. Louis, MO. He owns and operates an internet auction site for real estate investors to buy and sell properties. Real Estate Investor Auctions

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