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Scheduling Your Home Inspection: What You Need to Know

Once your offer has been submitted, the next critical step is scheduling a home inspection as soon as possible. If, for any reason, contract terms cannot be finalized, the inspection can always be canceled. However, acting quickly ensures you don’t run into delays that could impact negotiations.

When Should the Inspection Take Place?

🔹 In New Jersey – Ideally, the inspection should occur within 1-2 days after the attorney review period ends.
🔹 In Pennsylvania – The inspection should be scheduled within 2-3 days of contract signing.
🔹 During peak seasons (summer months) – Inspectors may be booked a week or more in advance, so schedule as soon as possible.

Why is timing important?

• Inspectors typically require 1-2 days to complete and deliver their report.

• Once the report is available, we need time to review findings, discuss concerns, and negotiate repairs or credits before the inspection contingency period expires (typically 10-14 days).

Plan to Attend the Inspection

Attending the home inspection is highly recommended. Here’s what to expect:

✅ The inspection typically lasts 2-3 hours for a single-family home.

✅ Inspections are generally scheduled on weekdays during business hours (evening and weekend appointments are rare).

✅ You may need to arrange time off from work to attend.

✅ Dress comfortably in clothes that can get dusty or dirty, as the inspector may invite you to review conditions in areas like the basement, attic, or roof.

Who Schedules the Inspection?

Legally, we are not authorized to schedule the inspection on your behalf, so this is something you will need to arrange. We can provide recommendations for trusted home inspectors if needed.

Once you schedule the inspection:

Notify us immediately so we can coordinate with the seller’s agent to ensure access to the property.

Bring a checkbook or credit card to pay the inspector at the time of service.

The inspection is a crucial step in protecting your investment—let’s get it scheduled promptly so we can move forward with confidence!