First Time Home Buyer HOME INSPECTION Mistakes | 10 Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make

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First Time Home Buyer HOME INSPECTION Mistakes | 10 Home Inspection Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make
Real estate agent and Realtor Matt Leighton breaks down the top 10 mistakes that first time home buyers make when it comes to doing the home inspection on the purchase of a property.
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First Time Home Buyer HOME INSPECTION Mistakes | 10 Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make When Doing the Home Inspection
0:39 - 1. Asking for seller repairs instead of a seller credit
2:00 - 2. Not doing a home inspection
4:05 - 3. Not attending the home inspection
4:30 - 4. Not following around the home inspector
5:22 - 5. Getting too emotional
7:32 - 6. Not researching your home inspector
8:43 - 7. Not using a specialist (if applicable)
10:02 - 8. Not doing a second walk-through (if seller repairs were completed)
11:23 - 9. Choosing the cheapest home inspector
13:10 - 10. Backing out of the contract three or more times
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@hothotheat3000 4 жыл бұрын

Man, we unleashed an army of specialists on our house. We got a structural engineer to specifically inspect the foundation of the house since we’re in Los Angeles and earthquakes can damage homes. We got a plumber to put a camera into the pipes to check for any potential clogs. We had a pest control guy check for any termites or vermin. We got a landscaper to look at the lawn setup to troubleshoot for any issues with the greenery. We got a chimney specialist to make sure we wouldn’t burn the house down if we ever decided to light up the stack. The house passed with flying colors, but there was a bunch of ivy on the side of the house that the landscaper recommended we get rid of ASAP to prevent damage. Don’t skimp on the inspections. We paid a pretty penny for those inspections, but it was worth it for piece of mind. You pay a little now or you’ll pay a helluva lot later.

@jenniegray985 3 жыл бұрын

As a Realtor, I wish that homeowners would do their due diligence. I applaud you!

@medic173 Жыл бұрын

How much was the price for everything

@Selahree 7 ай бұрын

Did you just hire a random plumber?

@vickilindberg6336 Жыл бұрын

Working with older homes in the city, we used to hate when buyers chose an inspector who wasn't accustomed to older homes. Holding a 100 year old home to 10 year old standards can really mislead the buyers & make them feel insecure.

@JB-vf8ub 10 ай бұрын

It is all how the inspector speaks for the house. Some inspectors don't have a good bedside manor.

@victormartiny6419 3 жыл бұрын

As a home inspector, I thought this was a very good video.

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Victor

@jordankriston9310 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished my home inspection course. i live in toronto canada. i have trouble finding a hands on mentor because of covid my whole course was online. all the home inspectors dont want to mentor me and my newly graduated class because i believe they think we would be future competition. do you have any advice ? also what report writing softwear do you believe is the best to use. they are pushing horizon on us becasue we went to Carson Dunlop.

@maril1379 Жыл бұрын

Question what are the best certifications for an inspector to have?

@houseorhome4707 4 жыл бұрын

As a home inspector I have reiterated the same information and was then reminded that I am not a realtor. True that I probably was out of bounds but on point.

@southerncaliforniahomeinsp925 4 жыл бұрын

Check flood zones, water tables, new developments which can and will change drainage areas etc. Always get a quality home inspection..its the most money you will probably ever spend :)

@coffeecoffee6478 5 ай бұрын

Please clarify what you mean by check the "water table".

@rolandandSamm11 Жыл бұрын

You give out so much information. Your not just blabbering away. You keep simple and easy to understand what your saying. Thanks for helping the little guys!

@KalaInTheKingdom 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to start the buying process next year, i found your channel and literally cannot stop watching. I feel like im going to be a real estate expert by the time next year comes around so thank you!

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

@pushingdasies1 3 жыл бұрын

My area is so hot, I have to waive all inspection/repairs for my house. Houses turn in less than a week so its a challenge to get a pre-inspection on a weekend.

@brendaorozco1195 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say I appreciate you wearing a tie and suite. It says a lot on your part and putting in effort for this video.

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@loveHOPEfaith1229 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! We’re looking into our inspector for the camp we’re looking to purchase and were feeling a little intense bringing in a log cabin specialist, but this makes me feel so much better about the decision! Great, informative video!

@medic173 Жыл бұрын

How did it go with the log cabin purchase. How’s it holding up

@maril1379 Жыл бұрын

Great thumbs up I would NEVER skip a home inspection. I heard a story about people who skipped having a bug inspection. Post buy -termites found!

@sephirich 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt. Been watching your videos for the past few weeks, and it's really opened my eyes and educated me about this whole process. Phew, taxing. Anyway, hope to continue seeing these home buying tip videos--probably going to purchase something within the next year.

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I appreciate you watching! 🙏

@JerrTheHooman 2 жыл бұрын

This is helpful! I'm having the inspection done today on a home I'm under contract on. I'm nervous. Roof and windows were replaced 5 years ago but I'm hoping there's no major systems failure

@obedjacquet8352 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Today is 10/27/22 and I’m heading to home inspection right now. Thanks again.

@xavierroche4695 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Matt. Learnt a lot. Thanks. Inspection tomorrow for our townhome.

@ricardosarmiento7516 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for all your advices your channel have a huge value for me like first time buyer :)

@myrajiles8856 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video all the way through...im a first time homebuyer going through the process and this was very helpful!!!

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@irishboy415 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video and even better information. You have earned my sub good sir. 👍

@vgsindc1615 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content

@PadmajaKorrapati 3 жыл бұрын

Matt very helpful video can you also please mention what are big ticketed items? Also plumbing and other stuff like efficiency of heating or cooling systems and insulation which is not covered in home inspection you recommend to get these done when you are buying a home from early 1990s

@livelaughlakers Жыл бұрын

Incredible timeless content!

@stephenhiker9807 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Franksdad_deanmartinonrepeat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt. These videos have been super helpful. We just backed out of a great house after finding some risky septic issues. $1k in inspection fees later, it’s a bummer but the inspections did what they were supposed to do I suppose. Thanks again, man!

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Scott!

@hothotheat3000 4 жыл бұрын

Better to eat that $1,000 than to wake up one day and it’s raining feces in your yard.

@tspfull 3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask what was found? We are in contract with a house whose septic tank failed and is being reported to the town. I am actually not troubled by that because they have to fix it to the standards of the town before they can sell the house.

@medic173 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content

@kimberlygriffin6136 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to home inspections tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

@JB-vf8ub 10 ай бұрын

These are all really good points. If people take One thing away from this video it's about the inspection fee, dont go cheap. The fee is a fractional percentage of the homes cost and for a few hundred dollars it may save you 1000's down the road.

@godsun358 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌

@denisesmith1729 10 ай бұрын

Very informative video

@chelseaderry86 3 ай бұрын

Not only did I learn a LOT, I also paid attention through the video. Thank you for the wonderful information!

@TheMattLeighton 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome Chelsea!

@joijoi617 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@slickdawg4634 Жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate more on what are the most important safety issues can be to look for such as asbestos of hvac leaks or clogges or possibly sewer line issues

@aggressivelyobservanthomei380 Жыл бұрын

A lot of good advice here

@skeetervetrone7257 3 жыл бұрын

Our 1st inspection was horrid. 14 red finds and 33 orange. Just w redoing electric it would of came out to 20,000 plus. We pulled out

@bradjorban 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, the one comment I would make regarding researching your home inspector is that your preference for a large inspection company certainly comes with a major liability. Sure, it's convenient for the agent to just call the same scheduler to whom they have grown accustomed to having their clients overpay, but having an inspector that is paid hourly or by the job working for someone else disincentivizes a thorough inspection. You are certainly aware that SOP doesn't require an inspector to open a dead front on an electrical panel, for example, and if an inspector that doesn't care about repeat business (like an employee of a larger company) is conducting the inspection, they are far less likely to extend themselves beyond SOP to do that. Repeat that times a hundred opportunities to really try to impress a client beyond the limitations of the SOP (fences, attics without floors, crawlspaces with less-than-optimal clearance, etc), and you begin to see the value of a dedicated independent inspector. Just wanted to make sure you placed your clients' best interests ahead of your need to churn through just another deal at top speed. Keep up the good work!

@aggressivelyobservanthomei380 Жыл бұрын

In my experience the quality of inspectors isn't necessarily about whether they are the owner of their company or not, although I appreciate your comment as an independent inspector 😁

@stephanieriley3227 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! We literally just got done with our first ever home inspection. 🙂

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! How did it go?

@stephanieriley3227 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton It went well! I like your recommendation of asking for credits vs. repairs, especially since our closing date is rapidly approaching (08 Oct), and we would want to make sure everything is done right and to our standards!

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephanieriley3227 great to hear!

@stephanieriley3227 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton So I do have a follow-up question for you. The house we are buying is only 15 years old; from the quality that everything was done in the construction of the house, the inspector thought it was odd that 2 of the outlets were ungrounded, and put it as a 'repair' item in our report. We were planning on asking for a credit from the seller to fix everything, however we don't know how to estimate the cost of this repair, in the event it turns into a major problem and requires serious rewiring. What would you suggest we do in this case?

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephanieriley3227 Good question! I would ask for about $500 in lieu of repairs to fix those 2 outlets. If they balk at that, just ask them to fix the two outlets and then do a walkthrough once the work has been completed. Ungrounded outlets are fairly common

@m.j.golden4522 4 жыл бұрын

FascinaTING !

@gideon805 3 жыл бұрын

This video needs more views!

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@janesmith8894 4 жыл бұрын

Beware MOLD!!!

@esotericone9101 Жыл бұрын

nice

@haileyphan2765 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful 👍👍 great content

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MJKing3000 Жыл бұрын

Hi I need to know when buying a new home from a builder will there be bidding wars or not. Several ppl told me there is never a bidding war purchasing thru a builder. Plz reply

@wudzkillus Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, can you recommend inspectors in Orange County? Thanks!

@TheLatatiana 4 жыл бұрын

Great STUFF

@TysShoeDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice. THANK U!!!!

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sasast6075 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@KB-ok5ob Жыл бұрын

What if I am already receiving max seller concessions that my loan allows me. Can seller furnish a check for me to repair the items instead?

@sanbetski 2 жыл бұрын

gotta love the hustle, your forehead real estate is expanding!

@tl4238 Жыл бұрын

What about the seller is selling the home in as in condition. Do the buyer still highly recommend to do a thorough house inspection? Thank you .

@kesham1387 4 жыл бұрын

What if it's a new home/subdivision, is an inspection still necessary?

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Sometimes builders mess up. Would definitely recommend an inspection

@chantellebabygirl5934 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos ☀️ very helpful thank you i

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@johnm4761 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insight.

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@Antonio-vk2qw 3 жыл бұрын

I don't believe you should follow the inspector around. Let the inspector do his/her job and in the end, the inspector will answer all the questions you might have. Following the inspector around might cost him to not be focused and overlook something.

@gideon805 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, when the buyer follows me around I find myself getting distracted by their questions and sometimes it completely throws off my inspection routine.

@godschild5189 2 жыл бұрын

@@gideon805 The inspector requested I be there but I didn't want to. My realtor found him for me but I regret not getting my home.

@xxxgrimmjobxxx Жыл бұрын

Utter bullshit. Have them explain things to you. It's literally making them focus more on their job to explain it as they're doing it

@carlospadron488 Жыл бұрын

@@godschild5189 why didn’t you get the house??

@miterbenisdurty3862 Жыл бұрын

Can seller crefit be used with a VA home loan?

@kandiceblu1 3 жыл бұрын

Not only follow them around but do your own inspection example is my inspector missed that there were no screens on the windows a lot of them were missing and that was not cheap to replace those so I was not made aware of it until after the fact or they just didn’t tell me because maybe the sellers didn’t have the money to replace them and sometimes the inspectors works very close with your real estate agent so be careful there also if you know what I mean because they do want that transaction to go through.....You need to do your own homework and read up on issues that are important and observe closely!!

@frozenbear4712 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you Matt!

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@exlady09 3 жыл бұрын

This probably really late to ask since this video is about a year old but can you record the home inspection? And can you also do multiple inspections if you feel your first inspector’s quality was low? Great informational video.

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Yes and yes

@exlady09 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton thanks for the reply. Appreciate the quick turnaround.

@missbnatural4384 4 жыл бұрын

Is it good to a inspection from ur own inspector when buying new construction

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Don.Challenger 11 ай бұрын

Matt, is the seller credit in lieu of a discounted sales price on the house transaction for repair compensation so that the realtor's commission is not impaired/reduced?

@TheMattLeighton 10 ай бұрын

Seller credit is in lieu of the sellers hiring their uncle to duct tape the furnace back together and call it ‘repaired’

@albertomendoza5142 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to electronic problems sewer. Water???

@Veronica-ij1zj 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Home inspection tomorrow!

@sicZ32 6 ай бұрын

as a home inspector, #4 is the worst. i've done over 300 homes and NEVER and i mean NEVER has a buyer found something that I didn't find first. is it a bad tip? not at all, it's just an irritating one to be followed as it LITERALLY slows me down answering all the paranoid questions. doesn't happen often, but still.

@Ms.PSnazzy 2 жыл бұрын

I use live in this house with my boyfriend and he lost his house it was his Mom house. She passed away now it’s up for sale. I wanna buy it now. So what if during a inspection there is a big issue, Do I back out?

@stanmoney8470 6 ай бұрын

What if your an out of town investor and you can't be there for the inspection?

@aixmcduck9321 3 жыл бұрын

I am neither looking for a house or have anything to do with real estate, but I really liked it! Thank you!

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for stopping by!

@aixmcduck9321 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton Lord willing May thy properties ye sell be ever bountiful, and thy clients always kind. keep up the good work! And by all means feel free to post more nitty gritty workings of real estate videos, stuff like this is fascinating.

@Crmcphe151 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was great.

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@godschild5189 2 жыл бұрын

I think my realtor is just trying to close the deal. There were vertical cracks in the basement walls. I asked for a structural engineer to get a second opinion. My realtor found a guy but after looking him up it shows a home remodeling LLC. He has nothing listing him as a structural engineer. She says the sellers can sue me if I walk away.

@jerseyforhawks 2 ай бұрын

Interesting, 31 years ago, I did not follow the inspector live. It worked out fine.

@jorgemunoz1075 3 жыл бұрын

great video bud.

@steveolive9991 2 жыл бұрын

Home inspectors walk a tightrope. If the inspector finds a small or medium defect and informs the buyer and the buyer busts the deal on that info, the seller may sue the inspector because the deal was busted. However, if the inspector doesn't mention a small to medium defect to the buyer, the buyer may sue the inspector at a later date when the defect is discovered. Thus, the inspector may mention only a major defect and overlook the small to medium stuff.

@Ljtkp Жыл бұрын

You said you would recommend a realestste agent. How do I reach out to you? Dont want to put personal info here. Thanks!

@marshastraka4038 8 күн бұрын

As an agent, I request photos of the repairs to compare photos in the report.

@mulliganstew72 4 жыл бұрын

In back-out Girlie’s defense, the seller really should’ve hid the bodies… Of the bugs. Poor form. C’mon! LOL.

@piercebrooker7268 4 жыл бұрын

VERY TRUE, ALSO REALLY GOOD POINTS MADE, THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE REST OUT WITH THIS INFORMATION- PIERCING INSTINCTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #FOLLOWUS

@tawanasade7487 3 жыл бұрын

My Realtor didn’t even let me know being present at the inspection was an option 😒

@DrolAlarid Жыл бұрын

At 4:32 minutes (mistake #4) you mention following the inspector around like a puppy dog "During" the inspection. That is NEVER a good idea because it will slow the inspector down and the distraction may cause them to miss something vital. The correct time to follow an inspector around is "After" the inspection has been completed. The inspector should do what is called "A walk around" where they then walk you around the property and point out what they have found and what the recommendation may be. Aside from that discrepancy, it is factual that a buyer should want to ask the inspector questions on the who's, what's, why's, when's and where's of the house. Some good information though.

@JamesBond2644 Жыл бұрын

realtors work with certain closing company and home inspectors...

@derpina615 4 жыл бұрын

If only this came out 2 weeks ago 🤣 our realtor asked for repairs and clearances from the companies. we needed $900 roof repairs and $4k section 1 work. he added clearance for both those items to our addendum.

@kandiceblu1 3 жыл бұрын

But sometimes there are certain things that must be repaired before you move in .....because that happened to me and it would’ve called the deal off it was a dealbreaker ....let’s say

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Good point

@kandiceblu1 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton Also I think you can get both the credit and the repairs which I got on my home ....as it all turned out...Not my plan of course??

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

That's right, you can get both! I know I may have talked in "absolutes" when it comes to one or the other in regards to credits or repairs. Go for the credits, sometimes you'll end up with repairs, sometimes both!

@ItsJordanx0x0 3 жыл бұрын

I a real estate agent and my dad is a home inspector. He’s been one for the past 10 years. We are both ethical and he gets a ton of business. But I don’t recommend him to clients for liability purposes.

@ItsJordanx0x0 3 жыл бұрын

Gave this video a like btw. Great advice

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

That's smart

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching! 🙌

@MsPink0769 3 жыл бұрын

My husband bought a house at 19 and didn't go to the house when the home inspection was happening. Five years later a cat jumps on the roof and falls through the ceiling. The whole living room was destroyed.

@lyonheart4099 3 жыл бұрын

hi how do i look into short leases deals ? buying and selling ?

@ahsin.shabbir 4 жыл бұрын

If i'm looking at a condo, and the HOA is very tight at keeping things well-maintained, do I really need an inspector that might cost me $500+ or should I just do the inspection myself? I'm fairly handy and have high attention to detail.

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

In smaller condos with less maintenance (i.e. less chance of something breaking), there is less risk in forgoing the home inspection

@user-np6tf8zx1u 4 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on buying a home warranty?

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Waste of money

@user-np6tf8zx1u 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton thanks! I've heard most are scams.

@michelleamanti2277 3 жыл бұрын

I wondered this too, good to know

@danrogers2575 4 жыл бұрын

All spot on and sound advice One point of critique, While It's good for a client to engage and interact during the inspection process, I do not recommend "following o the inspectors heels like a puppy dog". That will distract the inspector and cause them to possibly miss subtle clues of problems. Good inspectors need to have all senses laser focused on each and every item they are examining. Buyers do not need to understand what a good inspector is doing, they just need to understand the results and potential implications.

@le_th_ 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not an inspector but I thought something similar. Certainly one wants to be present and attentive to what the inspector is checking, but I think it would be better to be present, focused on what the inspector is doing, and make notes of any questions to ask him/her after they finish up at the property so as not to disrupt their focus. A buyer must keep in mind that not every inspector is going to do a thorough job, so they must be present to make sure the job is done thoroughly, but also respect the inspectors work space and professional opinion (which is why they were hired in the first place). It would be a wonderful world if we could hire people and they would actually do what they were supposed to do when no one is looking (which is how I am), but in 52 years on this planet I now recognize that is more the exception rather than the rule.

@dawnaskey4975 2 жыл бұрын

Not need to know??? That's a lot of money at stake! I want to know that I need to check those bolts every 6 months rather than wait for the damage. I want to be told that the water heater should be checked at the top and the bottom for condensation and that a cheap water sensor could alert me before my house floods. I recommend following the inspector quietly and back a few feet. Whether you ask questions at the end of each section or at the end of the inspection should be discussed before they are hired. But if an inspector does not want me to follow them, I would not hire them!

@JeffLeighton1 4 жыл бұрын

More of these first time homebuyer videos...

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely will!

@TheLatatiana 4 жыл бұрын

This was GOOD STUFF

@tresnezy 2 жыл бұрын

Some good advice here, but as a home inspector it is not a good idea for the client to follow on the heels of the inspector. It’s easy to get distracted in conversation then you have to drive back out to the home because you were distracted. That’s the point of the FINAL WALK THROUGH! All questions should be saved for then.

@skeetervetrone7257 3 жыл бұрын

So far we've done everything right wow

@xBloodXGusherx 4 жыл бұрын

100th Like!

@TheMattLeighton 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@alexswedenborg1856 3 жыл бұрын

minute 12 . . wow...yes, "Do not go celebrating that you saved $100 when...you lose out on thousands...10,000$ on something that was missed."

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@swiley4045 2 жыл бұрын

As a home inspector, do not allow the buyer to follow me around they distract you and good chance of missing something. Plus home inspector is liable for anyone in the home and your client goes into another room and steals something. Most inspectors have the buyer come at the end where you walk them through all the deficiencies I have found.

@Danielle-nz9tn Жыл бұрын

How can there be such a discrepancy between your position on this and the advice so often given by real estate agents? I’m not implying that you are wrong or right, but it makes it very confusing to understand what are the rights and responsibilities of the buyer when it comes to attending the home inspection or how involved they ought to be, or are able to be, while inspection is occurring. I would never think of looking over their shoulder for the whole inspection, or distracting them with a constant stream of questions, but I definitely feel like i would understand and retain the information better if it were at least partially explained to me while going through the house. Would the inspector go through everything thoroughly with me while walking through the house, or is he just going to run through it verbally? I don’t process and retain verbal information well when it’s unfamiliar territory, and I’m a first-time home buyer. I guess maybe this is something to ask the individual inspector(s) before hiring them?

@swiley4045 Жыл бұрын

@@Danielle-nz9tn Do you stand over the surgeon over the surgeon while he operates on your child or do you ask the pilot what he is doing when he is on final approach and expect them to not get distracted. It’s your inspection and if you are that insistent (and foolish) walk through with the inspector and see how you get them out of their rhythm. Also the home inspector is liable for your actions; I had one guy who went in the attic ON HIS OWN and walking across ceiling joists and about fell through the ceiling. Another owner left and ripped into me since the potential buyer was walking through their home unaccompanied and she was watching and listening to everything said by every inspector. If you trust your Realtor then you better have a Realtor that has ethics and not out for their commission, otherwise you don’t have a clue how the real estate “game” works.

@lysergide2045 Жыл бұрын

Hovering over your home inspector the entire time is a great way to ensure that he misses something important while trying to entertain you. If you want to be at the inspection, ask the inspector when he'll be wrapping up and come at the end. He can walk you through and point out major defects. Otherwise, wait until you get your report, and if there's anything that you want clarification on, call and ask him. Being up the inspectors ass the entire time and asking a thousand questions is redundant and problematic, especially when you're paying for a report.

@tfran235 3 жыл бұрын

Who pays for inspection buyer or seller

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Buyer

@tfran235 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton shouldn't that be included in closing costs

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

it's paid for at the time of service.

@tfran235 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattLeighton ok thx! 1 more question seller agreed to pay closing cost how does that work

@TheMattLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Talk to your lender. You shouldn't have to bring additional funds to pay for closing costs. Your lender will provide an Alta Statement/Closing Disclosure that will show the amount of closing costs that you owe and the Closing Disclosure will note a credit in the amount of the closing costs that are owed

@DestinyRoyal 10 ай бұрын

Imagine paying 5 inspectors. Every inspector charges you like $600 dollars $3000. Hahaha 😆 😂 😆 that's too much money.

@joeychu3320 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to share some useful resources with fellow home buyers. Redfin.com: have most listings for West of U.S., and they have a great UI. HousesInsider.com: risk related factors information about house, natural hazards, social hazards like meth lab, radon, stigmatized events, nearby demographics, homeless, sex offenders, etc. Zillow.com: have renter properties on it, similar to Redfin, but I like Redfin UI more. Trulia.com: nearby amenities like restaurants, gym, crime rating map. Government websites: for querying the properties transaction history, tax history, title records, etc. Finding an agent: ask recommendations from your social circle, and talk with each of them and then asking questions, and then pick the ones you feel good about. It is not easy, requires efforts, but with above websites, I can do much of it online and before I go onsite for touring open house and skip ones that have factors that I don’t like or don’t have the factors I like, so I can save my time.

@ThePerfectHoodlum 2 жыл бұрын

"Just get a seller credit instead of repairs." --Benjamin Franklin

@txoxley 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha-cheapest home inspector. That was the same reason I paid full price for LASIK eye surgery! It’s only your vision. 🥴

@GuitarsAndSynths 3 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS ALWAYS GET AN INSPECTION! I would never buy a home without one. That is pure folly and road to financial ruin. You don't want to live the film The Money Pit in real life. Excellent tips and advice!