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Buying your first home in Cincinnati is a huge step! As exciting as it is, it's also crucial to protect your investment. A professional Cincinnati home inspection is a must, but how do you choose the right inspector? With Cincinnati's unique mix of historic homes and newer builds, finding a qualified inspector is key to avoiding costly surprises.

So, you're ready to dive into the Cincinnati real estate market and buy your first home? Congratulations! But what happens when you stumble upon a property listed "as is?" It might seem like a great way to snag a deal, but it's essential to proceed with caution. Buying a home "as is" can be a good opportunity for a first-time home buyer—but it also comes with risks that you’ll want to fully understand before committing, especially with Cincinnati's unique housing market. Here’s a breakdown of what it means and what to watch out for.

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PSA: When a home isn’t ready for inspection, here’s what happens:We reserve an appointment time specifically for your inspection. During that period, we often receive additional requests from buyers who are also eager to secure an inspection — thankfully we stay very busy. If the home isn’t prepared (for example: utilities are off or the property is not accessible), we are unable to complete the inspection, yet the time slot has already been held. That buyer may then go elsewhere because we were unable to serve them in that reserved time.Additionally, our team may have already invested significant travel and communication time — often up to an hour drive each way, plus coordinating calls, texts, and scheduling updates with all parties involved. That easily adds up to 2–3 hours of work that must be repeated later.Why this matters:The buyer becomes frustrated and their transaction is delayed.The listing agent receives multiple reminders (two emails and two text messages) prior to the appointment to ensure the home is ready — and is expected to communicate that to the seller.We often lose income and another inspection opportunity because we held that time slot. This is why a re-inspection fee — sometimes $395 — is necessary

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When someone asks me to discount my service I tell them this “Actually… I can do it for more.Because when you hire me, you’re not just paying for a basic service — you’re paying for the best inspection you’ll ever get. I find things others miss. I protect you from expensive surprises. And I deliver results that can save you thousands. That’s worth more, not less.” 

 Here are the most common problems found during a home inspection:

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Galvanized pipe was common in homes built before the 1960s, but today most inspectors and plumbers recommend replacing it. Here’s why:

This pipe in the picture is a radon pipe that does not discharge correctly