After a home inspection, most reports are delivered within 24 hours of the exam's completion. Your realtor or the seller's agent should receive a copy of the report as soon as it's finished. Once you've reviewed it, you can decide how to proceed with the purchase. The inspector limits himself to what's visible and can't remove finished wall coverings, stored objects, etc.
Depending on what the report reveals, buyers and sellers can proceed to the final sale of the home or negotiate the issues determined in the report. Buyers can ask the seller to do repairs, if necessary, or accept a repair credit, which is a deduction from the sales price so that the buyer can pay for the repairs. If the problems are worrying enough, the sale could fail and the seller might have to retract the listing to make repairs. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way home inspections are performed. Buyers usually attend with the inspector, but that has changed as social distancing guidelines have changed.
Buyers may not attend, which gives more importance to communication after receiving a report. Before the pandemic, inspectors spent time with buyers after the inspection to answer their questions. These conversations are now conducted by phone or email and are now more important for buyers to understand the content of a report. The inspection of the home is carried out by a professional home inspector who will analyze and report on its overall condition. The Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) maintains rules and codes for its members, so choosing an inspector who is a member of CAHPI can provide greater safety.
Some home inspectors began offering “on-site inspection reports” in hopes of getting referrals from real estate agents; this unethical scheme is not in the best interest of homebuyers. The home inspection process typically takes seven to ten days in the homebuying process, although reports are usually available within 24-48 hours after completion. It is also recommended to carry out a pre-purchase inspection of newly built homes, although most Canadian provinces have new home guarantees that cover new construction. At Home Inspection Services Canada, we are up to date with building, electrical and plumbing codes and are trained to identify any incomplete items that fall within the builder's contractual obligations. A standard home inspection will provide a report on all aspects of the home, including electricity, insulation, heating, cooling, plumbing, and exterior and interior of the home. At Home Inspection Services Canada, we provide a preliminary summary report on advanced home inspection within 24 to 48 hours.
At the end of our inspection, you'll receive a report to see if there's anything else that needs to be investigated and if your home appears to be in good shape.
