Buying a home or property is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. It's important to make sure your inspection is done by a highly qualified and educated professional.   You must understand the condition of the property before completing your purchase transaction. Home inspections give you the opportunity to have the home thoroughly examined by a professional trained to find significant defects and safety hazards.    Investing in the cost of a home inspection can be well worth it for peace of mind and to avoid the cost of repairs not disclosed by the seller.   Join Pete Sabine and Leslie Whitney as they interview professional home inspector Shaun Lenhart with LHS Inspection Services.    1:13 Introduction   3:34 What is a typical Home Inspection 4:51 Being Present during the Inspection 8:07 Building codes have changed over time 11:06 What is the cost of a Home Inspection? 11:52 Condo Inspections 14:14 What is a Third-Party Inspector 15:40 California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) 18:18 American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 20:07 Property Inspection Reports 21:52 Permits and Building Codes 24:39 HVAC Inspections and Maintenance 26:13 Water Heaters 28:22 How much time does it take to inspect a home? 28:53 Multi-level inspections 30:20 Red Flags discovered during inspections 33:10 Telling tales about cracks 35:26 Answering questions from seller property disclosures  36:40 How long does it take to deliver the report? 37:10 Should you complete the sale or not? 40:52 Proactive vs. Reactive  41:50 Wrap Up Youtube iTunes Spotify Google Play Five Star Pro Tips Pete Sabine & Leslie WhitneyCall or text 925.297.5335Compass. License #01866771