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From my experience here in Athens, Tennessee, most buyers show up to the inspection, nod along, and leave without asking a single question. That's where I come in with my questions during and after the process. I don't want them closing on a home with $30,000 in problems they didn't know they had.

Folks, ask questions before the inspector packs up. Don't be afraid, it's your purchase, not mine or the inspector's. Yours!

What is the remaining life of the roof? Not just condition. The years left. A roof with three years of life left is a $15,000- $ 25,000 expense right around the corner. You need to know that before negotiating, not after you move in.

Did you see anything that a general inspector cannot assess that I should have a specialist look at? Inspectors are generalists. They pretty much flag items that may need more thorough inspection. They are not structural engineers, not electricians, not HVAC technicians. If they saw something that gave them pause,...

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