What are the first pages of a home inspection report?

The first few pages of the report introduce the property address, information about the inspection according to the state’s standards of practice, home inspector information, and a comment key or definitions.

What happens after a home inspection is complete?

Once the inspection is complete, the buyer will receive the report and determine their next move. Depending on what the home inspector reported, a buyer could drop out of the sale completely, reconsider their initial offer, request repairs or repair credit, or (in rare cases) move forward without any action.

Can a home buyer use the inspection report?

However, home buyers can’t expect to use the entire home inspection report as an excuse to justify for the seller to fix every single problem in the house, especially when they were known beforehand.

What kind of Inspector do I need to inspect my house?

You should hire a licensed, professional inspector to conduct a thorough inspection. How do you choose one? Your agent probably has suggestions, but you can also do your own research. Along with agents, lenders and other home pros, Zillow’s Agent Finder tool has lists of inspectors with reviews.

How many pages should a home inspection report be?

A home inspection report is no small task––a complete report can be anywhere from 15 pages for small homes to 70 pages for larger homes. Every page is chock-full of factors that can affect the outcome of your home sale. Before closing, almost every buyer will get a home inspection to make sure there aren’t any issues with the property.

What does a home inspection do to a house?

A home inspector will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what components and systems may need major repair or replacement. A home inspection is not an appraisal and will not determine the home’s market value.

How long does it take for a home inspection to complete?

What Happens During a Home Inspection? A typical home inspection takes a few hours for an average-sized house. Then the report takes about 3-4 days to complete. The home inspector will go through the interior and exterior of the house to record any broken, defected, or hazardous issues with the house and the area surrounding the house.

Do you get a home inspection before closing?

Before closing, almost every buyer will get a home inspection to make sure there aren’t any issues with the property. While home inspectors follow the same general format to make sure every inch of the home is covered in the report, no two home inspection reports are the same.