Why Get a Home Inspection?

When listing a home do you ever dread what is going to be found at your listing's home inspection? Why not have the home inspected by the seller to avoid those nasty surprises? Get the full information on our Seller's Inspection Program. This program is designed to get you to closing faster with fewer headaches.

For your buyers: they are making a big investment and are depending on you to help them through this process. After making sure they find the right home, the best thing you can do is make sure they get a home inspection. Below are some real inspection findings you can share with them to show why a professional home inspection is so important.

See also: Find a Home Inspector | Seller's Inspection Program

Real inspection findings sent in by inspectors:

New construction - roof rafters cut backwards

New construction - misuse of hardware causes failing floor

New construction - disconnected fireplace flue fire hazard

Poor foundation repairs

Do it yourself installer uses wrong materials

A home misrepresented as a 1991 home

Polybutylene plumbing failure and roof gable vent

Amateur homeowner duct work

Floor joist damage and electrical hazard

Crushed dryer vent fire hazard

Water found in crawlspace

5 year old roof damage

Crawlspace with dangerous floor supports

HVAC system not repaired

Gas appliances installed incorrectly can be deadly!

Why should you never make a dog lot on the same side as your air conditioner?

Possible shingle "Defects" or premature aging.

Can termites eat away your negotiating power?

Have you crawled under your home lately?

Have you found that leak on the skylight yet?

How much damage can a tree do to your home?

Should newly remodeled homes be inspected?

Why should home owners that rent have a home inspection?

Be sure to check out what a report looks like in our samples and get more information from our Frequently Asked Questions for Real Estate Professionals.