This is the third and final post in a three-part blog series on the average home inspection costs in Northern Virginia. So far, we’ve covered Part 1 and Part 2.
Look at Home Inspection Costs as Part of the “Business” of Buying a Home
It’s hurts a little when you pay your inspection fee, especially when you consider the possibility of the inspection going badly and your sale not going through. It’s important to remember, though, that the overwhelming majority of properties on the market don’t have major "deal breaker" issues. An inspection report will almost always have a list of items that come up, but in most cases, an agreement can be reached between the buyer and seller regarding repairs or cash credits.
The way to look at your home inspection costs is that your home will be one of the biggest purchases you make in your lifetime, so it’s important not to scrimp on the cost of the inspection. You’re making a huge investment, and it’s worth it to protect yourself and pay for a stellar home inspector. It’s good to treat your home search and home inspection costs like a business and keep in mind that usually the worst case scenario would be that you would cancel a contract after an inspection and move on to the next property, which would most likely end up being “the one.”
When Are Home Inspectors Paid?
Home inspectors are paid at the time of the inspection, and most of them accept a variety of payment types. The reason they don’t accept their payment at closing is because there’s a chance that the buyer could cancel the contract after the inspection, which would mean that the inspector wouldn’t get paid.
Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed this blog series on home inspection costs in Northern Virginia. My blog has a lot of information about the home inspection process, so stick around a while and read some more articles!
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