Home Inspection - Seller & Buyer Education

Keep this in mind: Any inspection is a Visible Inspection! Inspectors cannot inspect what is not accessible, such as outlets with furniture or other items in front. Simply remember this; any inspection is based on accessibility and visibility. You have the Right to be present during inspections and we encourage you to do so!

Also note this: if the component for which it is designed is in working order, then it will pass. It does not matter if it is older and the look of the component; if it works it will pass. However, the Inspector will note the approximate age and will make his recommendation.

We highly recommend conducting any inspections, reviews, and investigations! Do not rely on the provided information by the Seller; use it only as guidance! Do your inspections, reviews, and investigations! You have a limited time per Contract to conduct any inspections, etc. No title work will get started unless the contingency of the inspections, reviews, and investigations are satisfied by the Buyer. Note: if you do not conduct your inspections, reviews and investigations during the given time period per Contract you are accepting the property in its current condition.

Is the property located near waterfront or a canal? Then check on the FEMA Flood Map if to find out if the property is located in a flood zone. If waterfront, check the Lake Flowage Easement elevation, 602 ft and below is a flowage easement and most waterfront properties have one. If you choose a waterfront property, then check with Insurance Providers to see if the home needs flood insurance. This also goes for property nest to a creek, bottom land locations and canals.

If Inspections, Reviews, and Investigations are not satisfactory to the Buyer then you can cancel the contract and get your Earnest Money back. Or you can re-negotiate with Seller on what repairs they need to do or if it's a cash transaction, lower the sales price. If you love the property, then things usually can be worked out with the Sellers.

Note: If a loan is involved and the Appraiser calls on items to be repaired/replaced; those items have to be done BEFORE CLOSING. The appraiser also has to come back to ensure that those items are repaired. This process will cause a delay for closing for about 1 week. Appraisers are very busy and cannot come within a few days after notification that repairs are done.

A transaction is simply a "team effort". we provide much guidance and knowledge for Sellers and Buyers, which benefits both parties in the end.

If you do not understand anything in a Listing or Purchase Agreement: STOP! Ask questions! Do Not Be Shy! It is better to ask one more that one to less!