If the termites haven't started chewing yet, they will.

Many lenders, when the buyer is buying a home in Maryland or Northern Virginia with Conventional financing, will NOT require a termite inspection. Don't let this happen to you.

Homefinders.com agents believe that EVERY consumer buying a home in Maryland or Virginia MUST have a termite inspection prior to closing on the house. Maryland and Virginia home buyers are protected by a paragraph in the Contract of Sale that provides for a termite inspection, paid for by the purchaser. Then, if an infestation of "wood destroying insects" are find, the contract provides for the seller to remedy the infestation with treatment by a licensed termite company. The Maryland Contract of sale also provides for repair of previous termite damages. All repairs up to 2% of the purchase price.

A termite inspection cost only $50-60 and offers a tremendous amount of protection.

All government insured or guaranteed mortgage loans, FHA or VA, will require a satisfactory termite inspection.

We do not recommend accepting a seller's termite inspection. We certainly do not recommend accepting a seller's "termite warranty". The termite inspection warranty may give some comfort to the seller, but TERMITES CAN'T READ and there could have been a recent infestation.

Homefinders.com will make sure you have a current termite inspection on your newly purchased home in Maryland or Virginia.