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When your home inspector completes the inspection, he or she should provide your report in about a week. The report documents all findings along with recommendations for any repairs that should be made.

When the home inspection report is finalized, your inspector will give a copy to both your real estate agent and your lender. You should also request a copy for yourself. You can then use this report to negotiate with the seller about any recommended repair items. The seller can then choose to make the repairs, pay you an allowance to fix them, or renegotiate the terms of sale to exclude those items. You can also decide if the repair items are worth asking the seller to fix before finalizing the purchase or if you are willing to do it yourself.

Home inspectors do not look at cosmetic issues. If there is a crack in the wall, they may note it, but if there is no underlying foundation issue, it will not be listed as an item for repair. They are not concerned with the state of the yard, landscaping, or any exterior items that do not affect the safety and integrity of the house. If you are purchasing a home with a well and septic system, you'll need to hire a technician to come out separately for those inspections. Depending on where you live, other items that may or may not be part of an inspection can include: - Landscaping and trees - In-ground sprinklers - Sewer - Swimming pool - Chimney and fireplace - Drainage - Floor coverings like tile, vinyl, or carpeting - Exterior items if covered by snow, like the roof or hardscaping - Evidence of rodents, mice, or rats - Wood-destroying pests, such as carpenter ants or termites