I like to stay close to the inspector to hear what he is finding, but not so close i am in the way. I make notes and at the end ask about those items

I read then wait and see what the buyers want fixed.

We go to the summary and  look at what the inspector has deemed the "highlights" and go back to each section that details these items.

The summary sheet

I usually ask the Inspector if they found any major issues that we should be concerned with.  I also ask them what they consider the "must do's".

I go to the back page to review the sections in RED, items in need of review/repair.  I attend all the inspections, I see the items first hand but that is where I go first on the report.

I read the entire inspection report from cover to cover (acutally multiple times). I then I look for the systems which will keep you and your home dry (roof & walls & foundation). Everything else comes second. 

The back page...usually it holds the big issues!

termite, major issues.

I always confirm by getting down the house to confirm. Recent years it is mostly bs or missed important issues.

I go through the summary page, and since not all inspectors are really good, I may question on something sepcific especially if it is out of their expertise area. Then I check with a licensed contractor in that field.

I don't have a " first thing ".  The overall report is reviewed with buyer. Many times a buyer will say" i don't care about this or that, I would rather fix it myself.. or, I was going to rip that out and change it anyway, etc.

I do nothing.

The inspection reports means nothing to me or the home owner. I don't even want to see it.

What is of interest to me, is what the buyer presents on their repair request list.

I always go to the summary section and then go back and see how bad they are.

I look for the major defects in the summary section.

  the most often asked questions that I get are the condition of the roof, heating system, air conditioning system and structural components. These are all big-ticket items.

Most reports have a one page summary of serious issues. That's what I like to see first.

I ask the inspector to highlight the concerns.

Would YOU buy this house, and how soon can we get the report?

Typically the report on the roof and the AC system.  And, is anything a major concern?

Jane - I always ask the inspector the overall condition of the home, and if they see anything that should be a concern to the buyer. Then I will review the summary information and ask the inspector anything I may have a question about, or that I don't understand. That way I can review the information with the buyer, and can be prepared in case the buyer has any questions.

Jane Kalinowsky Wait to see what the inspector goes over with the buyer. Rule #1 - Never get involved in the inspection until you discuss it with the buyers to see what they want to do.