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Consider Becoming a House Detective BUYERS CAN LEARN A LOT DURING THE HOME INSPECTION MARILYN KENNEDY MELIA, CTW FEATURES Buyers don’t see a home as it is, but envision what it could be. And, that vision is usually rosy, with excited imaginings of how furniture will fit or how much room there will be to entertain. That’s why it’s highly recommended that buyers — especially first-timers — attend the home inspection, to glean a more mundane, but utterly practical view. 32
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Besides, after making an offer, it’s the buyer who hires a professional to uncover any serious flaws that must be addressed before closing. Many purchasers don’t accompany the inspector through his basement to roof inspection — which can last two hours or more — but instead arrive at the end for a review, says Michael Casey, a certified Pauma Valley, California inspector.
Nearly all buyers do arrive at the end of the inspection, says Kathryn Bishop, agent with Keller Williams, Studio City, California. Ironically, it’s buyers who are already homeowners and who feel ill-equipped in the art of home maintenance who ask to trek along the entire inspection, says Bishop. “This is a major learning experience for any home buyer, March 2020
