If there is one thing I want to tell home buyers or seller is that, "there is no such thing as a pass or fail inspection." Inspections are done so that the client will have more information about the home. This information can help them decide if they want to move forward with the purchase, negotiate or walk away.
An inspection with a lot of deficiencies doesn't mean the inspection "failed". It just means it was a thorough inspection about the current condition and what might need to be repaired before moving forward.
On the flip side if the report doesn't show many issues it doesn't necessarily mean it "passed". It also means there was a thorough inspection about the present condition.
"An inspection is only about whether or not the buyer is willing to take on the potential issues the house needs addressed.”
Some investors seek out houses with more repairs needed so they can fix them and usually flip them. I say there are no perfect houses and many people in the business agree.
Houses aren't like school with a passing or failing grade. How you interpret the information will tell you if you want to move forward with the purchase or not. This is why realtors recommend a home inspection. For a few hundred dollars why would you not? The only answer I can’t give you is, should you buy this property? With the information my report provides, the answer should be a little easier for you to answer. Call today to schedule your inspection! 914-642-5277.