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Not inspecting a property. The law requires inspections for many types of properties. Common sense mandates it in all cases.
Hiring a contractor to do the inspection. Such a person may have a vested interest in finding problems, which they could "fix" for a price.
Not hiring a full-time inspector.
Hiring an inspector without errors-and-omissions insurance. If an inspector overlooks something that later costs you money to fix, errors-and-omission insurance can help make amends.
Not being present during the inspection.
Looking for the lowest-priced inspection.
Accepting wiring that isn't faulty, but is outdated. Outdated wiring can make adding appliances very expensive. It can make minor repairs confusing and potentially dangerous to a novice.
Obsessing about the obvious, but less important things. A leaky faucet is relatively easy to fix. Slow-draining toilets and tubs could be a sign of problems bigger than clogs.
Rejecting a house over a fixable problem, rather than asking the sellers to pay for the repair or lower the price.
Missing termite damage.
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