NO Home is in Perfect Condition

Good post! Buyers should recognize that every house will have problems. That doesn't mean the problem or issue needs to be resolved immediately. If you do find the house without any issues, please let me know!

The real tester is when you have two (or more) home inspectors doing a home inspection on the same property. It's amazing what one will note that the other(s) will totally disregard.

Michelle, you are right and that is why we always recommend a home inspection, so the buyers know exactly what they are facing, whether it be minor or major issues.

You're right, Michelle...in the 12 years I've been doing real estate, I have YET to write "nothing found" in my agent's inspection disclosure. There's always something, even on newly remodeled homes. :)

You are so right, there's always something that needs to be repaired, replaced, etc in any home.  It's the inspectors job to go through the home with a fine tooth comb to find these things.  I try to explain to the buyers before the inspection ever begins that there is no perfect house.  Nice post.

Michelle,

Good worthwhile post! I think we can all agree that the inspection report is always subjective. So what do we do about it? Prepare the buyers, let them know that it's a subjective report and that no house is perfect. Let them make their own decision and don't even try to influence their decision. 

Stick to the facts - and I'm not talking about what's written on the report. Where are they coming from and where are they now? Ultimately, the decision is their decision.   

Michelle, so very true that home inspectors will find something wrong.  I have closed on 2 homes that were new construction by the same builder and the home inspectors were delighted to inform us that they could not find anything wrong. I am so lucky to find a great builder to make everyone life happy.

Michelle, You hit the nail on the head here..I can't ever remember selling a home with no issues at all.  Even my new construction inspections find something, albeit minor. 

Absolutely true.  Inspectors are never going to walk out of any hope with nothing to report.  They almost have to find something.  And buyers should be extremely strategic in what they ask for in the way of repairs.  Not everything is going to be done.

No home is perfect - what a true statement that is.  Buyers seem to think they are getting a perfect house with no issues while Sellers think it has been good enough for them all these years.

Michelle, this is an excellent point for both sellers and buyers. The condition of the home and repairs should be considered when writing or accepting any offer. 

I take it you’re in one of those areas where inspectors provide estimates. Ours out here wouldn’t dream of providing estimates on something they are not going to do.

Michelle I agree, even brand new homes have issues.  In my market we do the inspection before having the contract sent out, the reason for that is all issues can be addressed upfront.

THE BEST home inspections require about $200 worth of work.  Mediocre $1000-2000.  Really bad is $2000+ in repairs.

Great post Michelle!