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What Happens During a Home Inspection?
Most buyers know they need a home inspection, but fewer know exactly what the inspector does and what to expect on the day. Here is a quick walkthrough of the inspection process from start to written report.
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The key takeaways are below in the meantime.
Written by Bri Bond-Erwin
Key Takeaways
- A home inspection covers the major visible and accessible systems: roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and interior areas
- Inspections typically take two to four hours depending on the size and complexity of the property
- Buyers are strongly encouraged to attend the inspection so they can ask questions and hear findings directly from the inspector
- After the inspection, the inspector delivers a written report with photos documenting everything they found
- Finding issues during an inspection is normal. Most inspections have findings. What matters is the severity and how you respond
- The inspection report becomes the foundation for requesting repairs, negotiating credits, or deciding how to proceed with the transaction
Transcript will be available when the video is recorded.
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