09/04/2026
The home inspection might be the most misunderstood step in buying a home. 🔍
Here's how it really goes: an inspector spends a few hours with the home's major systems — roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling — then hands you a report of everything they noticed.
And here's what surprises most first-time buyers: almost every inspection finds something. That's normal. Most findings are routine maintenance notes, some are worth a conversation with the seller, and once in a while one is a genuine reason to walk away.
Knowing which is which — that's where experience comes in, and it's a conversation we have on every purchase.
I'm here if you have questions!
Andrea Hamacher, REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker West | DRE: 01858698