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Phase 7

Inspection

Find out what you're really buying before it's too late to ask

An inspection is your last best chance to understand a home's true condition, and to renegotiate or walk away if something's seriously wrong.

What this phase covers

  1. How to find and hire an inspector

    What to look for in licensing, experience, and the report they'll deliver.

  2. What inspectors check

    A look at the systems and structures a standard inspection covers.

  3. How to read an inspection report

    Separate the routine maintenance items from the deal-changing ones.

  4. Negotiating repairs vs. credits

    Understand your options when the inspection turns something up.

  5. When to walk away

    Recognizing the issues that are bigger than any negotiation can fix.