What to inspect before buying a house?
Your checklist should include:
- Foundation.
- Roof.
- Attic space.
- Rain gutters and downspouts.
- Exterior stucco or paint.
- Electrical panel, light switches, and power outlets.
- Thermostats and heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system.
- Plumbing fixtures, faucets, and water heater.
Can you trust a home inspector?
In most cases, the answer is yes, you can trust your real estate agent to refer a qualified, ethical home inspector. Often with years of industry experience, real estate agents typically know what to look for in a home inspector and which inspectors they can rely on them to provide great service for their clients.
Which home inspection certification is best?
Best Home Inspector Training Programs
- Best Overall: American Home Inspectors Training.
- Best for Self-Paced Instruction: Inspection Certification Associates.
- Best for Continuing Education: McKissock Learning.
- Best for Professional Resources: ATI Training.
Do Home Inspectors exaggerate?
An exceptional home inspector will be as good at presenting information as they are at finding problems. The best inspectors don’t exaggerate issues to make buyers walk away from perfectly good homes.
What is checked during a home inspection?
The inspector evaluates and reports the condition of the structure, roof, foundation, drainage, plumbing, heating system, central air-conditioning system, visible insulation, walls, windows, and doors. Only those items that are visible and accessible by normal means are included in the report.
When can I walk away from home inspection?
We’ll say it again: there’s no hard and fast rule for when to walk away from a home after an inspection. It completely depends on how much you want the home and how willing you are to make the repairs yourself if the seller isn’t willing to negotiate.