Inspect before you buy…
However, the Buyer should be present at least for the last part of the inspection to review with the inspector particular issues of concern revealed by the inspection. Being present for the entire inspection is generally not a good idea, as it could well interfere with the normal methodological process that the inspector follows and therefore contribute to something being overlooked. But each home inspector is different and will advise you as to how their process works.
Where: This is the easy one … At the home to be inspected!
How: The inspector will have a defined process that they follow for the inspection and will generally take photographs of problem areas. It is common for the inspector to request the buyer to meet with them on site toward the end of the time they have set aside for the inspection to review their findings and perhaps to physically show the buyer items of concern. A detailed written report is usually provided to the purchaser within 24 hours. From which the buyer makes a decision about repair requests to be presented to the Seller.
So Then What? It has been said many times … No home is perfect. At the same time Sellers don’t want to make repairs. However, only you can decide what is important to you in making your final decision to proceed. So you will have to make some choices about what you request be addressed. Understand that Seller is not required to make any of these corrections; nor, if you act within the time frames specified by your sales contract, are you obligated to buy a house that doesn’t meet your needs based on the results of the home inspection. So what items are addressed and how they are addressed are often negotiated.
Remember it is the Buyer’s responsibility and duty to determine that the home is fit for their needs. Be safe… Get a Home Inspection!
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