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When That Additional Inspection is Really Worth the Money
When is that additional inspection really worth the money?
Most inspectors know a little bit about everything. Few know a lot about everything and the few in the middle are specialist at certain things. Some come from a real estate background, some from a construction or roofing background but all in all, you are bound to find most that know a little bit more about one area or another.
The issue is when to take their advice for the additional inspection. It's always a recommendation as is the inspection itself in most states. It's not mandatory but highly recommended. It's like investing thousands of dollars into a stock you know nothing about. Never a good idea.
It also depends on how well you know your inspector. Some agents may not be allowed to use their own inspector for fear of skewing results one way or the other to save the deal. Most agents prefer inspectors that are not "alarmists" but can calmly inform the buyer of any issues without causing too much stress.
I am sure everyone of you has horror stories one way or the other; like the inspector chosen by my buyer,  that took 4 hours on a 1400 ... more

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