I know it can feel like “just another expense”… but this is one of the few moments in the process where you truly get to see what you’re buying.
I’ve seen it firsthand — buyers skip inspections to “win” in a competitive situation… and then walk into $25,000+ in repairs they never saw coming. Roof. Electrical. Plumbing. The big stuff.
Let’s put it in perspective:
Inspections typically run about $500–$700
Plumbing/septic tests can be $250+
Specialty inspections? $75–$200+
Yes—it’s an upfront cost.
But it’s also your protection.
Because once that inspection report comes back, now you have options:
• Ask the seller to fix everything
• Negotiate some of the repairs
• Request credits toward closing
• Or… the seller may say no (and we navigate that strategically)
But here’s the key—you can’t negotiate what you don’t know.
This is about making a confident, informed decision… not guessing your way through one of the biggest purchases of your life.
If you’re thinking about starting your home search, let’s talk through it step-by-step so you know exactly what to expect 
Comment HOME or reach out anytime—I’ve got you.
