Welcome to Think Outside the House hosted by Denise Vansant, Broker/Owner of Vansant Realty Group in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In this episode, Denise is joined by Beth Klepper, owner and licensed home inspector at Home Team Inspection Services, to discuss the importance of home inspections and what buyers should look for during the due diligence period. --- Contact Information: Host: Denise Vansant, Broker/Owner Vansant Realty Group - Myrtle Beach, SC Website: VansantRealtyGroup.com Email: [email protected] Guest: Beth Klepper, Licensed Home Inspector/ Owner Home Team Inspection Services Website: HomeTeam.com/MyrtleBeach - Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this podcast with your friends and family who might find it useful. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below! - #HomeInspections #RealEstate #MyrtleBeach #DueDiligence #HomeBuyingTips #VansantRealtyGroup #HomeTeamInspectionServices #RealEstatePodcast #NewConstruction #ManufacturedHomes #HVACInspection #RoofInspection #MoldTesting #TermiteInspection #VirtualHomeInspection - 0:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Meet Beth Klepper from Home Team Inspection Services 3:45 - Overview of Home Team Inspection Services 6:20 - Understanding the Due Diligence Period 8:05 - When to Contact a Home Inspection Company 9:40 - What to Expect During a Home Inspection 12:30 - Common Issues Found During Inspections 15:50 - Importance of HVAC Inspections 18:25 - Roof Inspections and Their Impact on Insurance 21:00 - Mold Testing and Air Quality 23:15 - Manufactured Home Inspections 26:10 - Foundation Inspections for FHA Loans 29:00 - Importance of Termite Inspections (CL100) 31:45 - Reviewing the Inspection Report 34:20 - Negotiating Repairs and Credits 36:55 - Timing of Inspections and Same-Day Reports 39:00 - Importance of Independent Home Inspectors 41:10 - New Construction Inspections 44:00 - 11-Month Inspections for New Homes 46:50 - Virtual Home Inspections for Out-of-Town Buyers 49:30 - Swimming Pool Inspections 51:00 - Large Beach Home Inspections 54:00 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information