What Happens During an Inspection?

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know an inspection usually takes place. The inspection will typically happen between making an offer and closing on the home. What really happens during an inspection? Your trusted real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks can help walk you through the inspection process. This week’s blog will cover the ins and outs of a home inspection, in regards to a real estate transaction.

Introduction

At the beginning of an inspection, the real estate agent and buyers will meet the inspectors. Then they will get familiar with the property and hear out any concerns you, the buyer, may have. After the introductions have been made, it's time for the inspector to get to work!

Inspect Interior

Many times the inspector will start on the interior of a home. They will travel room by room and look over the structural, electrical, plumbing, and overall condition of each room. Each inspector is different, they may invite you to travel through the home with them, to hear what they have to say about each space. Other inspectors wish to be left alone to focus on the task, with minimal distractions. 

Inspect Exterior

After the interior has been inspected, it's time to move outside the home. From this vantage point, your inspector can view the structural condition of the home. From the condition of the roof to the footings, every detail of the home's exterior will be inspected. 

Review the Report

Once the inspection is complete and your entire home has been looked over, the inspectors will put together a review of what they found. They may give you a verbal review, but a written review will also be created, for both the buyer and seller to look over.

Now What?

Once you have reviewed the report, you may notice some items on the report you want to be addressed. At this point, the negotiations begin again with the seller. You can request a seller fix a certain condition or leave the purchase as is - it is completely up to you. 

Now that you know what to expect during your home inspection, you are ready to find a home to buy at the Lake of the Ozarks! To start your home search, give me a call at 573-216-8439. I can help you find your dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks and then walk you through the entire buying process. From finding a home to making an offer to the inspection, I'll be here throughout your entire transaction.

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Dan Sells The Lake

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