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Should I Attend My Home Inspection?

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Should I attend my home inspection? This is one of the most common questions we hear. You should definitely attend the home inspection of a home you are wanting to purchase. While you’re there, here are some things you can do and questions you can ask.

What to expect

Home inspections take some time. Three hours on average, all depending on the size of the home. You won’t be following your inspector around so bring something to do while you wait. A good home inspector, like us, will give you some reading materials about home inspections that you might benefit from, which you can read while you wait. In the end, the reason you’re there is to walk through any findings the home inspector will want to explain to you.

Also keep in mind that you’re not alone. By law, a real estate agent must attend the home inspection as well. This is for the safety of the homeowner. Especially since most homeowners don’t choose to stay for the home inspection. They certainly don’t have to stay. While you are with your agent this could be a good time to ask her any questions you have about the home, home inspection, or closing.

Questions to ask

At the very least, you want to speak with the home inspector at the end of the inspection. A good home inspector will walk you through their findings and any concerns that came up in the inspection. These could be small findings or big ones. The important is up to what’s important to you most the time.

If the inspector finds a big issue, such as a flaw in the foundation or mold, this doesn’t automatically mean you can’t buy the home. If anything, you should use this information to renegotiate the deal, assuming you still want to buy the house. This is another reason having your real estate agent with you could be very beneficial.

What to do with the inspection report

The inspection report is certainly worth hanging on to. Not just because you need it for closing, but because it also makes a great to-do-list for the house. Once you have your inspection report you can go back at any time and address the many things that will be on the report. Most of those things are small things but everything would be worth taking the time to do.

Don’t hire a mediocre inspector to take care of your home inspection. Hire Divinity Inspection, a five-star inspection company in Tampa. We go above and beyond not only in our inspection but in our service as well. From the moment you call us to the completed inspection, and everything in between, we will make sure you are happy with our service.

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Are You Scaring The Seller?

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If you are buying a home, then you might be surprised to learn that you could actually scare your seller! Right now in Tampa, it’s a seller’s market. That means you are likely to run into competition and bidding wars if you’re purchasing a home. This also means you have to make quick decisions if you find a home you like. However, there are a few things you could do that would scare a seller and make them want to choose someone else to sell their house to. Here are three thing you definitely don’t want to do!

You aren’t pre-approved for a mortgage

The best thing you can do for yourself is get your finances aligned. This will allow you to make a purchasing decision much more quickly. If the seller has to make a decision between you and another interested buyer, and one of you don’t have your finances in order, the other purchaser is going to win that one.

Too many home repair requests

Searching for a new build is the closest you will come to a home that doesn’t need any repairs. And even then, it could still need some. So you have to understand and accept that the home you purchase will need some repairs. If the repairs are minor, we recommend you consider taking care of them yourself. If the repair is major, then you should include the repair in your request to the homeowner or in the contract of the sale. But keep in mind, too many repair requests is likely to scare off a seller.

Discussing changing the home in front of the seller

This happens all the time! It’s so common and yet many home buyers don’t even realize they are doing it. You need to remember that the seller has likely put their heart and style into the home. Especially if they’ve lived in the house for a very long time. When you start discussing tearing down walls and major remodels, you can actually scare the seller out of the sale! Be mindful when you are around them and when you are discussing making changes to what is still their home.

We hope these tips are helpful as you search for your new home. Keep in mind, one of the most important decisions you make before completing the purchase is hiring a home inspector! Don’t make any final decisions without having your home inspected first. You can schedule your inspection right here on our website.

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5 Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask About Home Inspections

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Home inspections tend to come with a variety of questions. New home buyers might find themselves feeling nervous or anxious about their home inspection. Here are five questions you can ask to help ease any uneasy feelings you might have.

Who should choose your home inspector?

Will you rely on your real estate agent to choose your inspector? Should you ask for multiple referrals? All of these are good options but no matter what referral you receive you should always do your own research. Look at reviews, check out their website, and don’t be afraid to call to shop around.

What is the most important thing a client can do?

The biggest mistake you can make is not showing up for your home inspection. Sometimes you may need to let the homeowner know you will be attending the inspection, but they should also expect you to. Being at the inspection gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about findings from the inspection.

What if the inspector misses something

A good inspection will check everything in and around the home. You can always ask your inspector about their procedures if something is later found that was missed during the inspection. If you discover something after you move in, the first person you want to call is your home inspector.

What happens if a major issue is found?

Most home buyers are worried about their inspection because they are worried about the inspector finding a major issue. However, even if a major issue is uncovered it doesn’t specifically mean the sale is thrown. You would rather know about a big issue before you complete the purchase. More than likely, you will be able to work out a deal with the homeowner.

What if something happens to a house between inspection and closing?

Something happening to the house between an inspection and closing is a rare occurrence. However, most sales contracts require the homeowner to keep the home in the same condition it was as the day of the inspection. So this means if something does go wrong, it will be the seller’s responsibility to fix it. You will have a chance on your final walk through of the home to make sure everything is as promised.

We hope these questions will help to ease your anxiousness as you go through the process of purchasing your home. We are always willing to answer any questions you might have or provide support during our inspections. You can schedule your inspection with us on line right here on our website.