Resources For Home Buyers

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will ever make. It is also one of the most expensive. A home is a long-term investment and, much like any other investment, it is important to make sure that you do everything to protect it. This is why we highly recommend you have your home inspected prior to purchase.

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Benefits of a Home Inspection

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or seasoned pro, here are four major benefits from having a home inspected by one of our InterNACHI® certified home inspectors:

Reveals Underlying Issues

No home is perfect. While it may look fine on the outside, there can be many underlying issues that the average homeowner may not be able to detect. Our inspectors are trained to identify deficiencies, which better informs the buyer about a home’s true condition.

Save Money

Foregoing a home inspection puts buyers at risk of being caught off guard by potentially costly issues that may have been avoidable had it been caught earlier. By catching deficiencies early on, it empowers homeowners to be more proactive and avoid expensive future repairs.

Negotiation

Home inspections provide buyers a lot of room and leverage for negotiation with the seller. It is quite common for homebuyers to ask the seller to either fix any repairs prior to purchase, or to reduce the overall price of the home to help compensate for the cost of repairs.

Confidence & Peace of Mind

A home inspection removes any sense of uncertainty or potential for buyer’s remorse. By having a more accurate picture of the state of a home, homebuyers can feel more confident in their decision to purchase and rest easy knowing that their new home is safe.

Residential Inspection Services

There are a wide variety of homes across the Southwest. From the classic American Craftsman and rustic log cabins of Texas to the many Pueblo-Revival-inspired styles in New Mexico, the homes across the Southwest are beautiful and diverse.

However, no home is perfect. While deficiencies tend to be more common in older homes, even new homes built with modern tools and materials can have issues. This is why it is important to make sure you have your home thoroughly inspected by a certified, licensed home inspector!

Commercial Inspection Services

Many of our country’s biggest companies have chosen the Southwest as their home. From low costs of doing business and affordable real estate to the abundant desert beauty and rich local cultures, it is no wonder why businesses have flocked to New Mexico and Texas.

From multi-res apartment buildings to more traditional office spaces, there are a variety of commercial properties available across the Southwest. Make sure to protect your investment by having your property inspected by one of our certified commercial property inspectors!

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FROM OUR BUYERS & SELLERS

We had Lynn out to inspect our first home purchase. He took the time to walk us through everything and really understand the issues with the house. Lynn explained his findings in a way that alerted us to the issues but didn’t scare us away from the home. Our realtor was especially impressed with Lynn’s findings and presentation. We definitely recommend Cottages & Castles to anyone needing a home inspection.

Ashley A., Google Review

Lynn at Cottages and Castles provided the best home inspection process I could imagine. He responded immediately and set an appointment that was convenient for me. He arrived early for the appointment and started work immediately. After the inspection, he took extra time to do a walk-through together and he explained all the deficient items. I found his report to be very thorough and efficient with extra resource information attached.

Nichole B., Google Review

I hired them for a home inspection as a buyer of a slightly older home and the experience was very good. Lyndell is highly professional and explained everything to us in great detail, took plenty of time to answer our questions, and was highly punctual with communications. The inspection report is also very thorough and easy to read. Would use them again!

Mark K., Google Review