Once a contract has been negotiated and accepted by both the buyer and seller the home inspection will be one of the next steps in the process. The buyer will want to hire a home inspection company to check the home out from top to bottom. Who should attend the home inspection?
Buyer
As the buyer you should make every effort to attend the inspection. The inspection process is your opportunity to discover hidden defects. The inspector will alert you to repair and maintenance issues. I would not suggest depending on a third party to relay the information to you after the fact. Your real estate agent will most likely be there with you but you should not count on your agent to be your eyes and ears. Schedule a time with the inspection company that allows you to be there.
Seller
If you do plan on attending you will want to make sure you do not interfere with the process. You should stay out of the way of the buyer and their inspector, allowing them the space they need to accomplish their task and to discuss their findings in private. You may want to have warranties and/or recent repairs or maintenance information available should the inspector or buyer ask for them.
The goal of the home inspection is to move both parties one-step closer to closing the transaction. Buyers and sellers who understand their roles in the home inspection will help expedite the process.
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