We often call out issues or
defects during a home inspection that lead us to recommend evaluation and repair by licensed contractors.
Not exact matches
During this
inspection, we will perform a complete
inspection of your
home and give you a report of all of the
home's
defects and maintenance items.
While the homeowner doesn't need to be available
during the
inspection it is still recommended because it shows a good - faith effort that they are willing to discuss any possible
defects, either structural or cosmetic, at the time of the
home inspection.
On the other hand, there are some
home defects found
during an
inspection that don't have to be deal - breakers.
If an issue crops up
during home inspection and Buyer backs out, I have to disclose
defect to 2nd buyer.
During the Real Estate
Inspection Contingency period, the buyer can submit a written list of
defects to be corrected by the
home seller prior to closing; or may request an adjustment to the sales price of a
home.
The contract will also likely detail limitations on the liability of the
home inspector for any losses you might suffer for
defects or deficiencies not identified
during the
inspection.
Sometimes, the seller perceives the
inspection as a reflection of their maintenance habits or «they are there to defend each point raised
during the
inspection with the goal of saying their
home has no
defects and the issues raised are without basis,» Gross said.
Like most
home inspectors who have been around the block, I have encountered real estate agents who have tried to either undermine, down play, minimize or argue away many of the
defects or issues found
during an
inspection.