Book an independent inspection before committing

A ready resale home can look spotless at a viewing while hiding problems behind fresh paint: a slow AC leak, damp in a bathroom wall, tired wiring or a drain that backs up. A qualified independent inspector looks at what a short viewing cannot, and gives you a written record of what they found before your commitment becomes final. Ask the seller for access early and, where possible, make the offer conditional on a satisfactory inspection. Book the inspector before you sign the final agreement, not after. Example: a Khalifa City villa where the inspector checks the AC units, the roof drainage and the plumbing in each bathroom. You then decide with facts in hand rather than with impressions from a twenty-minute visit. Prepared by Masterpiece Property.