We have heard from some of you recently that home inspections are quite intimidating to you. They do not need to be intimidated. If you know what the inspector is looking for, you will likely be a bit more laid back and be more confident about the inspection. The inspection is for the best interest of the buyer of the home. And really, as the seller, you should, in good conscience, want to be sure the house you are selling has no outstanding issues that a new homeowner would have to worry about.
Before the house is sold, the home inspection results may result in a re-negotiation of price or some type of work needing to be done in order for the sale of the home to go through. As the seller, knowing what the inspector is going to look for will put your mind at ease a bit so you know what to expect.
To start with, expect that the inspection should take anywhere from two to four hours. It depends on the size of the home, how many issues come up, etc. You will not get the written report right away – whether something is wrong with it or not. It will take a minimum of a couple of days to get the written report. That does depend on how fast the inspector works.
If you are the buyer, you can actually be there at the time of the inspection. If you have any questions, you can ask the inspector while you’re there.
If you are unsure as to what the inspector will be looking at – they are looking at everything and anything! To name a few, they will be inspecting the heating and cooling system, plumbing, electrical work, the roof, windows, doors, the attic, foundation, structural components, etc. The inspector will not make a mess but they will be very thorough in the process.
When finding the best inspector, we would recommend word of mouth from other people who have used them. If you need any local leads, let us know!