Depends on the market…that being said, inspections by most are over rated but at least provide a contingency to get out of a sale if needed.
For sure. I know a lot of what to look for. It seems a lot of people I spoke with mentioned that the home inspector is just to haggle on price or to back out if you found a better house. I know what to look for to discover covered up issues. Unfortunately, up here, a wet basement is just a way of life.I have been burnt by home inspectors both on the selling and buying end of it. I am not knocking the industry. I KNOW their are good ones out there and there is generally going to be value in having an inspection done.
My personal experience with them is the buyer mainly uses an inspection as a way to lower their offer. If you are reasonably savvy, you know the weak points of what you are buying and what needs to be updated. An inspection puts it all in black and white and makes it 'official'.
I did my own "inspection" on our past and present homes and it was the only way my offers were accepted instantly, because they had multiple offers, pending an inspection.
I know the signs of a wet basement and ways people try to mask it. Plumbing issues, electrical service, wiring, roofing, poor grading, etc..
Oh - I meant in regards to me buying a new house.Just list it as is. No harm in trying. If it is priced right it will sell or you actually may wind up with a bidding war. FWIW...the home inspectors in my area are very professional and do a good job of inspecting. A few years ago some were iffy but I think that licensing and litigation has run off the bums.
Yeah, home inspectors in our state can't make recommendations.Also watch out for collusion. I swear some home inspectors get kickbacks from contractors, they find a problem and recommend a contractor to new buyer saying that only they can do the work. Seller is left with no sale or use the contractor