12) Attend the inspection
This may be one of the most important aspects of the home inspection process. You don't just want to have the inspector go to the home and send you a report. You want to be with him or her for every step of the inspection. By going on the inspection, you can get a first-hand look at every part of the home, as well as a better understanding of the strengths and potential pitfalls of the house. You may also get a more detailed explanation of a problem in person than what appears on the report. Seeing the inspection first-hand will give you a better overall picture of the home you're buying.
This may be one of the most important aspects of the home inspection process. You don't just want to have the inspector go to the home and send you a report. You want to be with him or her for every step of the inspection. By going on the inspection, you can get a first-hand look at every part of the home, as well as a better understanding of the strengths and potential pitfalls of the house. You may also get a more detailed explanation of a problem in person than what appears on the report. Seeing the inspection first-hand will give you a better overall picture of the home you're buying.
(Aram Boghosian Photo for The Boston Globe)
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