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first, your qualified Realtor should be able to make recommendations. And if they're new, then they should know experienced folks in their office that can make a recommendation. Have you chosen your Realtor, and signed an agency agreement with them yet?
Any inspector is usually OK with you not being there, but unless you're out-of-state Buyers, making SOME time for being at the house with the inspector and you is pretty important in any resale transaction. Most inspectors will, on-site, tell you what is a problem, and what is on the report but not really a problem. But in writing all they can do is report them all as "equal" problems/observations.
The troubles I see - as a long-serving Realtor - is when the buyer doesn't attend, and either the agent also doesn't, or the agent doesn't have enough experience to understand what is a problem, and isn't a problem.
Scott Fuller is fantastic. Found a gas leak and some other big stuff during my 1 year inspection that my pre-closing inspector missed. He also checks for roof issues with a drone. Found one on mine that could have cost me big time down the road. I and many of my neighbors cannot recommend him enough on our local Nextdoor community. He’s a structural wonk and extremely detail oriented.
first, your qualified Realtor should be able to make recommendations.
This is BS IMO
Even though I knew this myself, and the fact even a Buyer's Agent will never be on the Buyer's side (EVERYONE in the end just wants your $, right, faster the BA gets the house sold, sooner they get the next sucker, all for not doing a thing except show you listings.) I got rid of my BA after I saw she was only gushing over the good aspects of each place.
So to get you a pro's perspective on this, here you go...
Scott Fuller is fantastic. Found a gas leak and some other big stuff during my 1 year inspection that my pre-closing inspector missed. He also checks for roof issues with a drone. Found one on mine that could have cost me big time down the road. I and many of my neighbors cannot recommend him enough on our local Nextdoor community. He’s a structural wonk and extremely detail oriented.
The troubles I see - as a long-serving Realtor - is when the buyer doesn't attend, and either the agent also doesn't, or the agent doesn't have enough experience to understand what is a problem, and isn't a problem.
Bo, just as an FYI, Triangle MLS is cracking down hard on us now, as far as having homeowners there. It has always been the case technically, but they are now enforcing it with fines of $500, that the buyer can only be in the home, if their agent is there also.
I'd also say that if the buyer is there the entire time, it can potentially cause something to be missed as it can throw off a routine. Plus, honestly, much of the inspection is going to be pretty boring for them. It is probably better to come toward the end and go over any major items as you said.
Bo, just as an FYI, Triangle MLS is cracking down hard on us now, as far as having homeowners there. It has always been the case technically, but they are now enforcing it with fines of $500, that the buyer can only be in the home, if their agent is there also.
I'd also say that if the buyer is there the entire time, it can potentially cause something to be missed as it can throw off a routine. Plus, honestly, much of the inspection is going to be pretty boring for them. It is probably better to come toward the end and go over any major items as you said.
Triangle MLS is cracking down hard on us now, as far as having homeowners there. It has always been the case technically, but they are now enforcing it with fines of $500, that the buyer can only be in the home, if their agent is there also.
Yeah, somebody must have been busted, or a complaint filed.
Good.
Actually, the rule protects the inspector, who usually has no prior relationship with the buyer.
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