Colonial Evaluation Corp: Inspections / Repairs
Property inspections can frequently result in buyer or lender requirements for corrections by the seller. Whether you are prepared for these or not, I'm here to help you to deal with these hurdles, as repair disputes are the most frequent reason for contract failures before closing. It is my responsibility to help you to avoid too many “surprises” related to condition and repairs. As an experienced appraiser I know the lender and FHA requirements, and will give you information about what I see that buyers & lenders may want corrected.
The buyer is normally paying for and ordering inspections (appraisal and home inspector), and you want to make sure they happen on time and inspection reports are in by deadline due dates. At this point a buyer objection / requirement can develop into a counter strategy. YOU DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN, getting an appraisal and home inspection prior to listing is very important and saves you time, money & hassles in the long run and keeps the buyer in the transaction.
Depending on the desires of the buyer and their selection of inspectors, there could be as few as a single inspector hired to do a thorough inspection of the home and all equipment supporting the home. However, there may also be other inspectors hired with a more focused goal, possibly a heating and air conditioning contractor, a well inspector, septic inspector, etc. Each of these inspections will have deadlines for completion and submission of reports and buyer requests for corrections.