The Inspections

The Inspections

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Pre-Listing Inspection and Disclosure Risk

A pre-listing home inspection changes what a seller legally knows before offers arrive, reshaping how disclosure obli...

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Mold Inspection vs. Home Inspection: Key Differences

A mold inspection is a separate, specialized process from a general home inspection — each has a distinct scope, meth...

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How a Home Inspection Contingency Works

A home inspection contingency is a contract clause that ties a purchase to inspection findings — here is how the mech...

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How a Home Inspection Report Grades a System

A home inspection report records observed conditions at a single point in time — not a pass/fail grade or a warranty ...

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Appraisal vs. Inspection: How They Differ

A home appraisal establishes market value for a lender; a home inspection assesses physical condition for a buyer.

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What a Seller Disclosure Actually Requires

Seller disclosure forms require sellers to report known material defects — but the scope, format, and legal weight of...

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How Radon Testing Actually Works

Radon testing measures radioactive gas concentration in a home's air using passive or active devices, and the result ...

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How a Home Disclosure Transfers Known Defects

A seller disclosure statement documents known defects before a sale closes, but its legal weight, scope, and enforcea...

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How a Home Warranty Actually Differs From Insurance

A home warranty covers system and appliance repair costs from normal wear, distinct from insurance covering sudden, accidental damage.

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What a Home Inspection Actually Covers

A home inspection is a visual assessment of a property’s major systems and structure, distinct from a code-compliance review.

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