3 Questions to Ask During the Home Inspection | Buyer Home Inspection Questions
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2016
- In this video, Arlington, Virginia real estate agent and Realtor Matt Leighton goes over 3 questions that buyers should ask during the home inspection.
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The home inspection is your opportunity to learn about the status of the components of your new home. Use your time with your home inspector wisely and be sure to ask them the following three questions:
1. What is the biggest safety issue that you see?
-- You will be negotiating hundreds and even thousands of dollars during the home inspection contingency. That being said, never lose sight of the fact that your top priority should be your safety. There may only be small issues like GFCI outlets, but there could be significant safety concerns like electrical work that need to be taken care of immediately.
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2. What is the biggest monetary item?
-- The reason you are doing the home inspection is to save you money to avoid a cash pitfall. Ask the home inspector which item or items will cost the most. They may not know the exact amount, but they will know the most significant issue. Sometimes larger issues can be taken care of quite easily, other times however, someone will have to pony up some cash.
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3. If you (home inspector) were buying this house, what would be your top priority?
-- This is a tricky one because you need to word the question correctly. Ask the home inspector what they would fix first if it was their own home. Change the mindset of the inspector and have them think about it from a buyer's point-of-view instead of an inspector's. They may provide some insight that you had not thought of before.
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Please start a format where you ask all the questions up front... Then you explain them... Please.
Matt,
I like this video, as an inspector I agree with your first two questions, they are great! That being said I do not like your last question and I would like to explain why. In most states, the home inspector cannot legally comment on whether or not they would purchase the home, if the buyer should buy the home, etc. Now I understand you did not directly ask that question, however in the home inspector voicing his opinion, it opens up liability. The home inspector cannot and should not "be in the buyers shoes" as you put it. They are not the buyer. They are only there to present the information to the client, so that the client can make their own informed decision. Anyway, not trying to rag on you, I do like the vid, nice job. Keep up the good work. Respectfully- Phil
How do you feel about the statement at 2:45?
I'd say that's a pretty miss-informed comment because A. No home is perfect, not even a brand new $1 Million home (which should be) and B. Home inspectors are not just making comments to fill in blank spaces. Everything that we inspect on a home has a reason and a standard and if the condition is not up to spec, it needs to be called out. For example I have had realtors complain that I mention trimming bushes away from the siding in a report. I do not care that they don't like it. The bushes grow against the siding, damage the siding, allow water to get behind the siding in some cases and can cause mold issues if left unattended. PLUS it promotes good home maintenance, so that the homes they put on the market are in better condition, which Realtors should be thanking us for.
@@amidgetonamoped8637 Thank you, once again, for your honest response
Thank you for your honest response
I love that you get to the point right away and speak specifically about what you say you will speak
Thank you! That's something I've been working on it. I appreciate you watching!
Thank you so much for your advice. I'm getting ready for a home inspection as a first time home buyer
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your videos. As a new UA-camr I have found inspiration from your content. It is a challenge to explain the complicated topics to viewers without the videos being to long and ... boring! You do a great job!
Thank you so much Raven! Really appreciate you checking out the channel and sharing your feedback!
Great video, it's a topic not to be missed!
you are cool man!, I really love your videos, very informative, great efforts keep it up! thanks
Thanks Hassan! I appreciate you
Pick up the dollars before the dimes. As a home inspector should my report be in order of importance from most expensive to least or major safety issues to minor? Or maybe they are the same thing.
Thanks! Great video
What is the biggest safety comcern you see?
What is the most expensive items that will need repair?
If this was your house, what would be your priority?.
Only focus on: Foundation,
At the 2:45 mark, "Even if nothing is wrong...." That is an incredibly inflammatory statement! What are they doing in Virginia?
What would u recommend to do when u find mold in air vents during a home inspection of a condo u put an offer on?
Either ask to have the seller fix it with receipts provided, ask for money and hire someone to fix it yourself or if you think it could be a reoccurring issue because of the condo's location in the building, exterior grade of the elevation, or other reason, walk away from the deal
@@TheMattLeighton appreciate the feedback. This is just a crazy market that is moving lightening speed fast-thanks for the level headed response.
Question 4, Are you a independent Home Inspector? You do not want to hire an inspector who owes his business to the Realtor.
+jvolstad I think there might be some truth to this. As with any professional that you hire, you need to be sure to do your own research to make sure that that individual will provide the level of service and performance you are looking for.
Nice!
+Brubaker037 thanks for watching
Writing them all down!
first question, "are you an independent home inspector". Don't rely on the realtor to refer only an inspector who will give you a sugar coated report because they don't want to ruin the deal. Realtors don't like inspectors who tell it like it is.
+Bert Hull I agree. Good points Bert. You'll want to make sure that you do your research when it comes to hiring a home inspector. Thanks for watching!
This is not true at all. I am a home inspector, and naturally, referrals from Realtors are a main way a home inspector receives business, but I represent my clients first and foremost. Additionally, we must adhere to a code of ethics and worry about our own liability. It's just like any other business, if an inspector is doing a poor job for their client, they won't be in business long. Our #1 marketing tool is doing the best inspection possible. If I come across a realtor that would be upset over legitimate issues with a home, it's time to end the relationship with that realtor.
Sounds like you chose the wrong realtor...
Net-zero, eh? Who had to subsidize that, and how much did it cost them?
Home inspections are a deal breaker in Massachusetts for sellers, Most buyers have to bid high and waive inspections to have a chance.
Should I be there during the inspection? Should I fallow him around so I can see?
I wouldn’t mind at all if my home inspector found nothing wrong then I wouldn’t have to worry about negotiations or paying money to fix problems😊. Always get an inspection, it’s worth it!!
Real inspectors should never answer any of those questions. We are neutral. If after the report the client buys the house or not it’s up to them. WE are not to answer questions like would you buy this house? We also cannot give prices for replacement of components or systems! Or we can be liable for the difference in cost of replacement or repair! We also can’t tell you how many years you have left on a roof either ! If we guess 7 years and it leaks in 3 years we could be liable. Anyone who answers these questions I wonder about their competence.
Great video.. BUT, the third question is NOT valid. No home inspector worth his salt will never answer that question as it puts them in a very tricky liability position. Even if the inspector had an opinion there is no way they could possibly know if the home fits the buyers needs, allows for future growth etc.. It is not our place to tell you if you should buy , only to show you what you are buying. One of my last 2+ million dollar homes in La Jolla CA was a money pit. I would never have purchased it BUT the buyer didn't care because they loved the location. I always tell my buyers, there isnt anything that cant be fixed it just depends how much money you want to throw at it....
You're basically telling your clients to ask the inspector to break the standards of practice and code of ethics.
During the hiring process of a home inspector, what questions should I have ready to ask?
Your third question is ridiculous and probably borders on or crosses the code of ethics lines in most areas. No respectable home inspector is going to try to sway a purchase decision one way or the other with personal opinions on what they THINK is the big concerns to them personally! They are there to give the condition of the home in a factual non biased manner. Congratulations…it’s people like you that create unreasonable expectations in clients.
No home is perfect... Inspectors aren't "coming up with things to make it worth your $500.00"