What Happens on Inspection Day?
How the Home Inspection Process Works
When you contact me initially, we'll discuss the property that you are buying or selling, and determine which services you need. The more information that you can provide me with about the property, the better.
Information about:
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the square footage of the structure
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age of the structure
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number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the
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MLS listing number is especially helpful
This information helps me to build a custom template on my home inspection software. We can also discuss any special concerns that you have about the property...for example, if you have noticed any system malfunctions or structural defects in the home that need to be investigated.
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I will re-affirm the concept that I am performing these services for YOU. I am performing these services for you, my client...not a real estate agent, broker or attorney, and I have YOUR best interest in mind.
We'll decide upon an appointment date and time that is convenient for you. Be sure to schedule early, because most real estate contracts have a narrow window in which to have a home inspection performed. Leave yourself enough time to get any contractor estimates BEFORE the contingency date in the event that a major defect is discovered during the home inspection.
And remember.....I'm available on weekends too!
Inspection Day
On the day of your inspection, I'll arrive a few minutes early to leave time for proper introductions. If you have any questions at that time, please ask. The only stupid questions are those that are never asked.
After that, we'll go over the inspection agreement and we'll both sign it. I'll give you a copy for your records, and we'll review my Code of Ethics. I'll supply you with a glossary of commonly-used terms that may be used in your inspection report. At that time, we'll discuss whether you'd like your report printed for you immediately after the inspection, or emailed to you.
Payment is expected before a printed or emailed report will be provided for you.
The Inspection
We will begin the inspection TOGETHER. I would really prefer that you accompany me during the inspection process, if possible, so that we can discuss any concerns that are discovered. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have or direct my attention to anything of particular concern to you.
The inspection will begin with the exterior of the home (weather permitting), then the basement and/or crawlspace, attic, and then the remainder of the home's interior.
Bear in mind that to my knowledge, the PERFECT HOME has not been built yet. A home cannot "pass or fail" an inspection. The ultimate objective of a home inspection is to provide you with a factual, unbiased report so that you can make an informed decision regarding your home sale or purchase.
We will discuss the findings of the inspection together so that you understand everything that is contained in your home inspection report. If you have ordered any other services, such as mold or radon testing, I will give you a time frame when those laboratory results will be available. We can then discuss the results of the testing and the report will be emailed or faxed to you.
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WHAT TO EXPECT on Inspection Day