I always make it a point to attend home inspections, for a couple of reasons. One, I feel like it is my responsibility to do that, especially for a buyer.
Second, I like to follow the inspectors around and learn from them! I find it very helpful to know as much about construction and inspection points as I can. Then, when I am showing homes I can at least act intelligent !
One thing that has come up several times lately is electrical panels. Panels by Federal Pacific can be dangerous and many insurance companies will not insure a home with Federal Pacific panels. Knowing that, I always check the panel to see who manufactured it.
I have one inspector who also knows a lot about landscaping, so I learn what a lot of the trees and plants are. Since we live in an area where lots of different and exotic things grow, I always get questions about what this, or that, is. Again, it is a chance for me to look smart.
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