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Re: house inspection
Good luck!
You should definitely walk around with the inspector and ask him to point out things as he goes. A good inspector will explain what he's looking at and what he's testing as he goes along. Obviously, if you have specific concerns about something, ask away!
However, don't worry about absorbing everything as you go because your inspector will do discuss everything with you at the end, summarizing and reiterating anything he recommends be further investigated or addressed. And you will get a written report, usually within a day or two, detailing everything.
Also, it can be overwhelming, but keep in mind that the inspector's job is to point out each and every little thing that "might" be an issue. He can only comment on what he can see, so if he sees a red flag, but can confirm that there's a problem or lack of a problem, he may recommend that you consult a specialist. That doesn't mean there's a defect in the house, but basically that the inspector is covering his bases.
In addition, the inspector has to point out the BEST practices for maintaining the house, so he may make recommendations that you do something the current homeowner is not doing. Again, those recommendations are not evidence of defects. Plus, certain older homes were built to the existing codes at that time, and codes have changed, so the inspector may recommend making certain upgrades. But that doesn't mean the house isn't fine the way it is. If you are getting information overload, just ask the inspector to slow down, clarify, etc.
The bottom line is - you want to make sure there are no structural issues with the house, or plumbing or electrical. If there are, those items should be addressed by the seller.
But at the very least, you should gain a lot of valuable info about the house during your inspection. Hope it goes well!
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