In Summit County Colorado real estate market, buyers, sellers, and owners benefit from the knowledge revealed by home inspections. Even though much of the real estate in Keystone Colorado, Breckenridge homes and areas of Silverthorne are newer, all parties involved in real estate sales need to have the information provided by these reality checks.
Factors such as our dramatic mountain weather, high rental rates, and radon build up do affect Summit County properties. New homes likewise need inspections as well as more susceptible older and historic properties in Breckenridge, Frisco, and Dillon.
Unbiased non-invasive visual inspections are performed by trained professionals. There are Buyers Inspections, Sellers Inspections, New Construction Inspections, Health Hazard Inspections, and tests for specific problems such as radon.
In the Rocky Mountains, we have become more aware of the radioactive gas that emanates from natural substances in our surroundings: rocks, soil, and water. Outdoors, the gases are assimilated into the atmosphere every day. Indoors, gases can be trapped. They can seep in through cracks in the foundation and through other openings. If not checked by internal ventilation systems, radon can cause lung cancer. As this new danger has surfaced, the green-building programs offered through the National Association of Home Builders are promoting mitigating features during construction.
An independent Buyers Inspection identifies the strengths and weaknesses of a potential home. It may reveal problem areas that need attention including those that need immediate attention. During the process, the inspectors operate all of the home’s systems including electrical, heating, and plumbing and the appliances. They also inspect the foundations, attics, crawlspaces, roofs, kitchens, and bathrooms.Â
To avoid last-minute surprises and deal killers, Sellers Inspections are performed before homes are listed. Likewise, builders are smart to have their new projects inspected before sale to reveal any problems that were overlooked during the building process.
Reputable professional home inspectors make it their business to reveal any unknown problems and environmental hazards. The information can be invaluable for both buyers and sellers. For added peace of mind, long-term homeowners can also stand to have their properties inspected every ten years.
Jonna Beardsley of Breckenridge Associates offers a wealth of information about real estate in the Rocky Mountains. Call Jonna at (970) 453-2200 for friendly, professional assistance.
