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Buying a home<\/a> is exciting, but it can also feel like there\u2019s always another expense popping up along the way. Between saving for a down payment<\/a>, planning for closing costs<\/a>, and thinking about moving<\/a> expenses, your budget can start to feel stretched. With so many costs to keep track of, it\u2019s easy to wonder which ones are really worth it. One expense you shouldn\u2019t overlook is the home inspection cost.<\/p>\n

While it might seem like just another item on your homebuying checklist, it can give you a much better understanding of what you\u2019re actually buying. A home inspection can uncover issues that aren\u2019t obvious during a showing and help you avoid costly surprises later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Phillip Orr<\/a>, a Missouri agent<\/a> who works with 71% more single-family homes than the average agent in his area, says, \u201cYou don\u2019t necessarily need an inspector to tell you about an issue that you\u2019ve already identified. You need them to tell you what you don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before booking an inspection, it helps to know what affects the price and what you\u2019re getting for your money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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