Resources for Buyers

Buying a home can feel overwhelming. Our resource center is here to help you understand the inspection process, common concerns, & what your inspection report really means.

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What to Expect at the Inspection

Learn what happens during the inspection and why it matters.

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How to Read the Inspection Report

Understand how to focus on the most important findings.

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Additional Resources

Explore helpful guides and videos for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.

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What to Expect

A home inspection evaluates visible systems and components and identifies defects, safety concerns, and maintenance needs. Our inspectors will cover all bases and may provide guidance during the inspection.

What to Expect from Inspectors?

Home inspectors are not experts on every system, but are trained to recognize conditions that may require further investigation by a specialist.

How In-Depth Are Inspections?

Home inspections are not technically exhaustive, so the inspector will not, for example, disassemble a furnace to examine the heat exchanger.

Will They Answer Questions?

Yes. But some inspectors tend to be quieter, so you will have to ask them for home maintenance advice or other questions during the summary, such as “What needs immediate attention?”

How Long Does It Take?

Timing varies based on the size and condition of the home. A condo, for example, may only take one hour or so.

Understanding Your Report

Your report is meant to inform you — not overwhelm you.

How to Read It: Start with major concerns first (safety, defects, active issues), then review the rest as maintenance & general condition.

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Definitions of Conditions

INSPECTED (IN) = Visually observed the item, component or unit and if no other comments were made then it appeared to be functioning as intended allowing for normal wear and tear.
NOT INSPECTED (NI) = Did not inspect this item, component or unit and made no representations of whether or not it was functioning as intended and will state a reason for not inspecting.
NOT PRESENT (NP) = This item does not exist in the structure being inspected.
ACTION ITEM (AI) = This item does not operate properly, is in need of immediate attention or does not perform its intended function.
RECOMMENDATION (R) = The item is in need of attention to help systems last longer, function more efficiently or reduce the amount of required maintenance and effort on your part.
SAFETY HAZARD (SH) = This item possesses a potential or real Safety Hazard.
MAINTENANCE OR MONITOR (MM) = This item requires attention and/or routinely check the item.
STATEMENT OF CONDITION (SOC) = This item is a clarifying statement of condition observed, no action needed at this time.