Should the Buyer Attend the Home Inspection?

Short answer: yes, if you can

Attending turns a written report into a hands-on education about the home you’re about to buy. It’s one of the highest-value hours in the whole purchase.

What you gain

You see issues in context, learn where the shutoffs and major systems are, and get to ask questions in real time — things that are hard to capture fully in a document.

If you can’t attend the whole thing

Joining for the last portion is a good compromise; inspectors often use that time for a summary walkthrough. Either way, the written report still captures every finding.

Make the most of it

Come with questions, take a few notes or photos, and ask about maintenance and how systems work. You’ll leave understanding the home far better than the listing ever showed.


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