Step 11: Schedule the Home Inspection
Now that you have reached Mutual, schedule the home inspection ASAP! In the busy months inspectors can be booked out pretty far, so it is important to try and schedule an appointment from the moment mutual is reached. If your contract calls for a shorter inspection period than 10 days, timing is even more crucial. Like mentioned before, you can call the inspectors or we can handle it for you.
It can take anywhere from 1-2 days for the inspector to write the report after the inspection has taken place. Once we receive the report we will want to go over it thoroughly so we can prepare to ask the seller for any repairs or concessions. Once we respond with what we would like done, the seller then has 5 days to respond back to us with what they are willing to do.
As your agent we will be there for the home inspection when it takes place. You do not have to attend, but you can if you would like to learn a little bit more about the home itself. Like mentioned before, we can refer a list of home inspectors to you if you do not know any.
Connect with the Pierce County Real Estate Team
- Step 01 - Hire a REALTOR
- Step 02 - Home Buyer's Checklist
- Step 03 - Get Preapproved for a Mortgage
- Step 04 - Prepare for Earnest Money Deposit
- Step 05 - Get Down Payment Ready
- Step 06 - Finding Your Dream Home
- Step 07 - Schedule a Time for Showings
- Step 08 - Make an Offer
- Step 09 - Review Seller's Disclosure
- Step 10 - I Have an Offer Accepted, Now What?
- Step 11 - Schedule the Home Inspection
- Step 12 - What is the Inspection Contingency Period?
- Step 13 - Schedule the Side Sewer Inspection
- Step 14 - Schedule the Septic Inspection
- Step 15 - Tips for Attending the Home Inspection
- Step 16 - Read the Inspection Report
- Step 17 - Review Supplementary Documents
- Step 18 - Don't Spend Extra Money
- Step 19 - Give Notice to Your Landlord
- Step 20 - Schedule the Closing Date on Your Calendar
- Step 21 - The Appraisal
- Step 22 - Hire Movers and Start Packing
- Step 23 - Hook Up Your Utilities
- Step 24 - Set Up Homeowner's Insurance
- Step 25 - Do You Want a Home Warranty?
- Step 26 - Secure Your New Home
- Step 27 - What is Clear to Close?
- Step 28 - Attend the Walk Through
- Step 29 - Wire Your Down Payment
- Step 30 - Attend Closing
- Step 31 - Wrapping Things Up