I had buyers asking me from time to time that if the seller has done the inspection reports, should buyers order their own inspections?
First and foremost, as a buyer, you have your rights to do your own inspections and any real estate agent you work with should advise you so.
The common set of reports include Natural Hazard, property and termite reports. If the seller has done the inspections, you should first read these reports carefully, focusing on major issues that could be costly to repair.
After you go through the seller’s inspection reports, you can then decide if you would like to order your inspections and what specific inspection you want to do. One of the benefits of ordering your inspection is you can be there when the licensed inspectors conduct the inspections and have them explain to you in person the issues.
The inspectors should to be licensed to do the work and they are liable for the reports they issue. Therefore, if you are ok after going through the inspection reports ordered by the seller, you can also choose not to order your inspections or can focus on more specialized inspections recommended in the reports.
