In your agreement with the sellers, one of the
conditions should be a favorable report from a
house inspector. To find a good inspector, ask
for recommendations, then make sure the
inspector is certified (the home-inspection industry
is not licensed or regulated). Ask how many
inspections they have performed and what kind of
report is provided to you (you might confirm how
long it will take to get the report). Also ask if you
can be present during the inspection. If they say
no, find someone else.
The inspector's job is to check the property and tell
you what defects need to be repaired or replaced.
Based on this report, you might want to walk away
from the property or negotiate with the seller for
repairs or an allowance for repairs. In most
jurisdictions, sellers are required to make complete
disclosure of defects in writing. Make sure you have
this disclosure and so does your inspector.
Happy house hunting,
David Shieh
Posted by David Shieh- Abbotsford Real Estate Agent
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