Some buyers don’t attend the inspection along with the inspector, looking only at the report that the inspection company provides. This is a common mistake during the homebuying process. This is one of your first opportunities to thoroughly scrutinize the house, with a house inspection expert, and see its features and condition up close. The second most common mistake is to go to the inspection and be too timid to ask questions about what you see. Some things that are common knowledge to the inspector might be new to you. Ask. Don’t be intimidated about asking for an explanation if you don’t understand what’s going on. This is your chance to learn about your potential home. Make sure the utilities are turned on for the inspection. This is the only way the inspector can check for leaks and see everything is working correctly. All house inspection conditions apply to new construction, as well. Newly-built houses can also have issues. Buying a house will likely be the biggest purchase in your life, and this isn’t the time to gamble with such a large amount of money. When buying a newly-built home, get an inspection. Make the inspection a contingency of the contract. Most newly-built homes come with a warranty. To learn more about warranties, contact your state or local building authorities.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THE INSPECTION
After receiving an inspection report, there are two possible outcomes:
• In the best-case scenario, everything is fine, the house is in exemplary condition, and no further work is required. A more typical scenario is that the house requires minor
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