Why Home Buyers Should ALWAYS have a Home Inspection

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Home inspectors are trained to see the abnormal.  The stuff that you should have been told about that were just covered up

Hi Teri,
I think we all have some home inspection (or lack of) stories.  This is an extremely unfortunate situation.  The low inventory and waiving of home inspections is a very bad combination.  I think it is ALWAYS in the buyers and sellers best interest to have a home inspection done!  Thanks for the post.

How sad. Your story does underscore the importance of getting a home inspection. Sadly, we can't expect people to do the right thing in terms of disclosure. :( 

I have relatives today who still live in White Bear Lake. But what a chilling story. I didn't even realize you could build a home out of battery casings.

Teri, I agree with you 100%!  Many home buyers have been saved due to a home inspection.  You could end up with a money pit if you're not careful.  The cost of the inspections are minor compared to the risk you run if something is really wrong.

I agree, home inspections are very important. This is a sad story for the buyer Teri Eckholm.

Good advice. Thanks! We waived our inspection many years ago as our home was practically brand new and built by the owner/contractor. But I can see how a home inspection would make sense in many cases.

Yes, buyers NEED to have a licensed inspector. No matter what. We always advise buyers to do it. 

Great post! Thank you.

Sad remainder!

Teri reading a blog like this reminds me as well as all of us why we should always have our client's best interest in mind. I came away with two potential blogs that I am going to write just from reading your blog. But you are right "Buying a home is one time where cutting corners does not make sense--even in a hot seller's market!". Thank you very much for sharing.

Hi Teri

That's a pretty scary story (we lived in White Bear Lake, in Dellwood, for about 15 months). I cannot imagine not taking the time nor spending the funds to get a thorough home inspection, and other inspections if recommended or they seem prudent.

Jeff

Teri Eckholm  Thank you for this useful information .I am so glad that Carol Williams featured this post in SCS

True. Good point that items can be overlooked in a hot seller's market. Still necessary to get that inspection!

Always good to suggest a home inspection to remove your own professional liability. But,  be careful who you suggest, as it should be more than one.

Great story and gives me something interesting to think about.

Thanks for sharing an important message. 

I always recommend a home inspection, even on new construction.

I strongly suggest to all my buyers to have a home inspection. I give them a list with the most thorough at the top. i have been told I almost go into overkill suggesting the inspection. When I tell them some of the horror stories I have seen in the past and how a few hundred dollars have save thousands, they gratefully review the list. When they become adamant about not having an inspection I have them look over the waiver of the inspections and right before they sign i ask again . One buyer signed then got to his car, turned around asked if he could change his mind again . I let him dispose of the waiver and deposit it into the shredder. He got onthe phone and called the inspector at the top of his list. I asked him what made him change his mind; "My wife told me I was an idiot if i didn't have it inspected." LOL. He was glad he did.  He decided not to buy the house and moved onto the next, same inspector, who gave him a big break on cost but saved him thousands on the first. It was a win win for him.