should i take someone with me to home inspection? like a friend or family memeber?

Question

i just bought a condo and need to do a home inspection. Can i do this on my own with my realtor or should i wait until someone else can go with me.

Answer 1

Make sure the home inspector you choose has a background in general contracting, structural engineering, or construction. They will be able to easily identify problems that are present as to the structure and condition of the property. They won't just tell you what they have "seen" during their inspection. A qualified inspector with a background in construction is helpful because they can also spot problems or things that have been recently repaired, or covered up by the homeowner. They can also give you a general estimate on what it will cost to repair or replace something that is damaged or needs replacing. I'm not advocating that you hire this inspector to make the repairs, but at least his/her background and experience will give you a clearer picture of what is major or minor that should be replaced and how much it will cost.

Your REALTOR should attend the inspection with you so that he/she can be present to talk over the inspector's findings and see first hand what problems the inspector has noted. By being present, the REALTOR can immediately be prepared to work on your behalf such as contacting the Seller for repairs to be made, looking for qualified professionals to conduct further investigations if needed, or go ahead and prepare the paperwork to cancel the deal.

Answer 2

There are two [2] types of “home inspections”:
1] The property Is professionally inspected by a certified home inspector - working for a home inspection service. This person prepares a written report and submits a copy to the Seller, letting the Seller know what is wrong with the house - as far as he/she sees the property from a visible standpoint.

You get a copy of that same report, alerting you as to what the inspector found in the inspection.

Sometimes the Seller pays for this - before the property goes on the market.

If the Seller paid for the home inspection, the home inspector works for the Seller.

Sometimes the Buyer pays for this after she/he/they inspect the property and sign the agreement of sale or contract.

In you paid for the home inspection, the home inspector works for you.

2] The “walk through” “home inspection” is performed by the Buyer just before setllement/closing/escrow. This is to help give the Buyer peace-of-mind the property is in the same condition at the time of settlement/closing/escrow as it was when first inspected by the Buyer, normal wear and tear excepted.

As you can see, there is a HUGE difference, isn’t there?

There’s no harm, no foul if you bring someone with you at either inspection. HOWEVER, in the case of the “walk through”, the person you bring with you may see LOTS of things wrong both you and the home inspector missed, BUT it doesn’t make a bit of difference as to what he/she/they saw or how bad that condition is - the Buyer will go to settlement/closing/escrow AND is expected to complete the transaction.

From what I read in your question, YOUR signature and name is the only name as the Buyer on that agreement of sale or contract - no one else - am I right?.

OR the Buyer will forfeit any and all deposit monies and any and all fees previously paid AND [if the Seller wants] the Buyer may be sued for “specific performance“. Why? Due to the fact you inspected the property - OR you waived your right to do so - not because of or In reliance upon any representation made by the Seller or any one In the Seller’s behalf and the same holds true with the salesperson who introduced you to the property.

When you met with your “realtor”, didn’t he/she inform you he/she represents the Seller & NOT you? I KNOW that’s the law in Pennsylvania. I really don‘t know what the laws are In other states/commonwealths.

The ONLY exception I know of is when the Buyer retains the services of a real estate salesperson as a
“Buyer-Broker”. When the Buyer does this, the Buyer pays the salesperson AND that salesperson or the office that salesperson works for are not entitled to any portion of the commission. A Buyer-Broker works exclusivel for the Buyer and looks to the Buyer to be paid for his/her/their services.

Thank you for asking your question. I enjoyed taking the time to answer your question. You did a great job - not only for your information, but for every other person interested in reading my answer.

I wish you well!

VTY,
Ron B.

Answer 3

Hire a professional home inspector because you have no idea what you are looking for or at. If you think the fee is just more than you want to spend then think about how much a heating unit or air conditioning system cost.

Get a professional or you can't really afford to buy a home yet.

Answer 4

Get a licensed inspector to do the inspection. Keep distractions to a minimum and let him or her do their job.

Answer 5

Do it with your Realtor as they will be familiar with what you need to look for.

Answer 6

i think it is best to take someone with you. to get another opinion of what they think as the Realtor is only interested in the sale

Answer 7

you should bring someone with you coz you dont knw what ur realtor had in mind

Answer 8

Go with a friend or relative, a camera, pen and paper.

Answer 9

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