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So you have decided to get a Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector check your condo. That’s a smart choice. And, of course, you want to get the most out of this hired professional’s services. But, wait. Before going out there and scrutinizing your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector’s work, maybe you should start with yourself first? What is your role in all this? What do you have to do to make your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector’s work easier and therefore make your investment even more protected?

Everywhere Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspectors often come across limiting conditions that interfere with a complete report for the client. After you’ve paid for a condo inspection, you do not want to see the following words on your report:

“Inspection limited due to the excess possessions blocking access and view.”

You see, your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector follows some very rigid rules. The standards of his profession are high and he has to conform to this in order to maintain his professionalism and integrity. For instance, your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector may not have to report on any component or system which was not observed. Furthermore, he is not required to disturb insulation, move personal items, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow and ice, debris which obstructs access or visibility.

Now, just imagine that one of the major components of your condo such as the water heater, heating and cooling systems, electrical panels, and the attic cannot be accessed because your personal belongings are in the way. That’s is definitely one way of NOT getting your money’s worth and NOT having a full understanding of all the components of the condo you are planning to purchase.

So, what can you do to get the most of the dollars you pay your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector?

Well, first thing’s first, during a walk through of the condo with your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector, pay attention to certain conditions where components may not be readily accessible. Suggest to him that stored items be moved from that area. If he refuses or seem adamant, you can ask your agent or broker, on your behalf, to reiterate your concern on this matter.

If the condo is vacant, make sure that the power, water, and gas remain on. This is because when your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector shows up, all systems are operable and inspected.

When the inspection is done, your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector will give you his written report of everything he saw. Pay close attention to it. Watch out for the major components of your condo, especially. If there are items on your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector’s report that were not inspected because of trouble accessing them, you may want to request a contingency. After the questionable areas have been cleared, you can ask the condo seller to pay for a re-inspection. Of, if not, you can ask him to pay for a warranty if the component is not inspected.

Now, if the condo is occupied, that is a different matter. It is only to be expected that there will be areas of the house that are not completely accessible to your Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector. But reasonable effort should be taken to allow the Minneapolis Minnesota condo inspector to perform a complete inspection for his or her client.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Minneapolis Minnesota real estate. For complete information about the Minneapolis Minnesota real estate market including current condos for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Minneapolis Minnesota real estate. So please feel free to contact me, Mike Weiland with the Weiland Group of Edina Realty with any of your real estate and mortgage questions and I will be more than glad to answer your queries. Call me on my cell at 612-735-6834 or email me at mike@mikeweiland.com.

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