The Top 7 Home Inspection Mistakes

But the home inspection's the easy part...

This doesn't just apply to the home buyer, so if you're selling a house you need to hear this too!  

Once you've signed a real estate contract to buy or sell a home in Florida, your Realtor should be in touch to talk about scheduling a property inspection. This part seems pretty straight forward, right? The buyer calls the inspector and sets up an appointment. The inspector comes and checks out the house. Then they tell the buyer what's wrong with it (yes, there is always something). The reality is that there are mistakes made before the inspection even takes place that can set the entire process up for failure.  

We see the same mistakes made by both home buyers and home sellers that can cause serious, and sometimes deal-killing, unintended consequences. We interviewed Michael Hayman of Liberty Property Inspections to talk about the most common home inspection mistakes and how to avoid them to help you be better prepared for the road ahead.


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  • What are some common inspection issues in Central FL?
  • How long does an inspection take?
  • How can you make sure you're hiring a good inspector?

Coming in at #7...

Mistake # 7

The Seller Leaving the House a Mess 

Mistake #6

The Seller Not Clearing Access to All Areas of the House

Mistake #5  

The Buyer Not Confirming What the Inspection Does and Does NOT Cover

Mistake #4 

The Buyer Not Requesting the Proper Inspections

Mistake #3  

Approaching the Inspection as Pass or Fail

Mistake #2  

The Buyer Waiting Too Long Before Inspecting

And the #1 Inspection Mistake IS...

The Buyer Not Attending the Inspection

Extra Credit Mistake #1  

The Buyer Not Reading the Completed Inspection Report

(yes, really...)

Extra Credit Mistake #2 

The Buyer Sharing the Inspection Report

If you've got questions, we're here with answers.  If you're looking for a good home inspector, we definitely recommend reaching out to Mike Hayman and his team at Liberty Property Inspections.  

Liberty Property Inspections Contact Info

Michael Hayman

www.libertypropertyinspections.net

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Office: 407-739-5795

8209 Steeplechase Blvd

Orlando, FL 32818

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