4 Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid

Buying a house comes with a lot of stress. There are countless viewings to attend, negotiations to make, and endless wish lists of features you love and ones you don’t. So, when it comes time for inspection day, you might be feeling a little relief at getting to this point. When you need a reliable team for a home inspection, give Inspect360 a call. The inspection is one of the most important parts of your home buying experience, and there are some key mistakes you’ll want to avoid.

1. Choosing a Cheap Inspector

Inspectors everywhere offer low prices for home inspections, but that doesn’t always work in your favor. Low pricing could indicate less experience or that this inspector has a hard time finding clients. There is a difference between being affordable and being cheap, and we know that going the cheap route can actually cost you more money in the long run. Additionally, an inspector could be cheap because they don’t have the necessary equipment. This fact alone should knock them off your list. 

2. Not Being Present

If you’re tempted to let the home inspector do his or her job without being present, you might want to think again. Even though you’ll have a detailed copy of the report, it can’t beat the notes and conversation you can have with an inspector when you are there in person. He or she can even show you things that aren’t necessarily big issues but will need to be watched. You can even get all of your questions answered in one afternoon when you choose to be there. 

3. Being Overly Involved

Yes, you’ll want to be present, but you don’t want to get in the way. When you’re walking through the home during an inspection, make sure you aren’t overly involved. You should avoid chatting it up with your inspector while they try to do their job. You could end up distracting them, and they could miss something. Don’t try to do their job for them, either. You hired a professional, so let them do what they do best. 

4. Not Getting Repairs Inspected

During your negotiations with a buyer, you probably requested a few things be repaired on the seller’s dime. This can be anything from the roofing to a broken back door. Still, you should have these repairs re-inspected to ensure that the seller isn’t trying to pull a fast one. Having a major repair inspected again will ensure you get your money’s worth in a home and have peace of mind when you move in.  

Get Your Home Inspection Scheduled

Here at Inspect360, we understand how stressful buying a home can be! That’s why our knowledgeable and licensed team will always provide you and your family with the best home buying experience. If you’re looking at a home in or around Dallas, TX, then contact us for your seller’s inspection, buyer’s inspection, or 1-year warranty inspection. Dial (817) 754-0360 today.