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Unless you have knowledge of building and construction work, reading through a home inspection report can be a headache. Nevertheless, it is something buyers need to do to understand more about the house they are buying. If you are getting a home inspection in Clark County NV, for the first time and wonder what to expect from a home inspector’s report, this article is for you.
Topics covered in a home inspection report
A home inspection report can range from anywhere between 15-70 pages, depending on the size of the house. Each property also factors in different metrics. Regardless, these four topics are always covered.
- General information
The first few pages of the report introduce the property to the buyer. In this section, the inspector also details the weather conditions on the day of inspection. Furthermore, there will be information on the state’s standard practice, disclaimers regarding the inspection, and symbols for different things in the report.
- Detailed assessment
After the introduction of the house and the report, the rest of the report covers the entire house. Every inch inspected is covered, with a detailed assessment of each. Using the symbols introduced in the previous section, inspectors indicate which part of the house requires immediate repair and which don’t.
- Pictures of the issues
Along with texts explaining the problem, the report will have photos, as well. Inspectors take photos of issues they find in the house to attach to the report later. The picture will help buyers see what’s wrong and where.
- Summary and rating of the issue
The last few pages of the report will summarize all the issues found. This is an important part of the report, as it will help buyers during negotiations. Each summary will have symbols and references so that you can easily go back to the exact page that describes the problem instead of flipping pages.
What can sellers do?
As sellers, you may not get a copy of the home inspection report. You will probably only see it during the negotiations. Therefore, be prepared for some defects or safety issues to crop up. To save yourself some trouble, you can try being present at the inspection or conduct one of your own before listing the property. Doing either will keep you in the loop of the problems the report states, and you won’t be caught by surprise.
Conclusion
Home inspection reports contain general information of the house and report, detailed assessment of the issues with pictures, and a summary of all the problems. While buyers use it as a negotiation tool, sellers are often not aware of its contents until the negotiations start. Sellers can be present at the inspection or conduct a pre-listing inspection to avoid being in the dark.
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