Once you have an accepted offer, the inspection period starts. The length of the inspection period is negotiated as part of the offer. The inspection period typically begins immediately after the offer is accepted.
We always recommend hiring a professional inspector to go through the home. They will do a comprehensive inspection looking for any issues that may exist. Once the inspection is completed, the inspector will do a walkthrough with you letting you know what they found. They will also send you a report outlining their findings.
As part of the inspection period, you can ask the seller to address certain issues revealed during the inspection. If there is an item that is a “deal-breaker” for you, and the seller is not willing to address the issue, you would have the ability to cancel the purchase agreement.
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