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  1. Our agent asked us not to attend the home inspection. Do you agree with this suggestion?

    Reader Question: We accepted an offer on our home. The contract is subject to a satisfactory home inspection. Our agent called to set up a time for the inspection and asked us not to attend the home inspection. She asked that we not be home. My thinking is that if there is some discovery made […]

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    Satisfying Seller Contingencies
  2. How can a future home buyer avoid substantial losses on items the home inspector could not see?

    A home inspection does not reveal defects that are not visible. Occasionally, additional testing can provide information you need to proceed.

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    Inspecting the Home

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