Home Inspection Report

Your electronic home inspection report will be emailed to you the same day your home inspection is completed.

SAMPLE REPORT

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The primary goal of Massachusetts Home Inspections is to provide you with crucial information about the home you're considering and to point out any visible defects before you make the decision to purchase. It's important to remember that all homes will have some defects, no matter how well they are maintained—the perfect home simply doesn't exist.

Many potential home buyers mistakenly view a home inspection report as a mandatory repair list for the seller. In reality, sellers are not required to provide a flawless house. They have no legal obligation under Massachusetts law or any contract to make their home perfect. Therefore, most repairs are subject to negotiation between the buyer and the seller.

Typically, buyers will request repairs to be made before closing, and sellers will often agree to some of those demands. However, most building defects are addressed by sellers voluntarily (not out of obligation), to foster goodwill or help finalize the sale. Sellers can refuse any repair requests unless there are specific requirements set by state law, local ordinances, or the purchase contract. Purchase contracts usually require the resolution of safety issues, correction of structural defects, ensuring all fixtures are functional, no broken windows, and no active roof or plumbing leaks.

BUYERS: Before requesting repairs from the seller, evaluate the inspection report with a focus on the most significant issues. Prioritize conditions that compromise the health and safety of you and your family, or involve active or potential leaks in the plumbing or roof. Sellers typically address major issues such as roof problems, electrical concerns, plumbing issues, and large-ticket items like the furnace, boiler, electrical components, and wood-boring insects. Please consult with your Realtor to help you create an appropriate repair request list for the seller.

If you have any questions regarding your home inspection or report, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 978-685-1909. I’m committed to keeping all of my clients well informed throughout the process.

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Dave had an impressive website that seemed to be too thorough to be anything but genuine. The thing that seemed to sell me was that he says right on his website that you may pay a little more for his service, but that his quality is higher. So I decided to give him a try even though I had no reference from another person hoping for someone of top quality. I was not disappointed. He was at the home early as promised and had done an inspection of the exterior and was writing up notes so that when I arrived, he walked me through the exterior first. Even with his early arrival, we were still there for about 3 hours looking through every little corner and cubby. He would occasionally stop and fill out his inspection forms which were easy to follow and read; he gives you a full folder of his notes that are well organized.

Dave was open to all questions and concerns so every time I saw something that was potentially concerning to me, he would look, give his opinion and often shared other experiences with similar circumstances. He also had a good sense of humor which helped to lighten what can be a stressful experience (having someone pointing out problem items that you didn't see). I would highly recommend Massachusetts Home Inspections.

Michael