Home Inspection Forms - What You Need to Know

The actual home inspection form you receive at the end of the process should provide ample detail on the various elements inspected as part of the home inspection. Home inspection forms do vary from company to company. You will want to make sure that the home inspection company you choose provides you with a home inspection form (completed report) that documents the findings of your inspection clearly and comprehensively. In fact, many firms will offer free sample home inspection forms to help you evaluate the level of detail and quality of their service.

There are various types of home inspection forms. Some are simple checklists which generally will only note whether or not the various elements of the home inspected are functioning or not functioning. Today’s astute homebuyer, however, will want a home inspection form that is more comprehensive than a checklist. Another common type of home inspection form is a narrative form. Narrative home inspection forms often run the risk of being filled with boilerplate information that may not be relevant to the inspected home. This can make it difficult for a real estate professional and homebuyer to identify a significant concern from the general or boilerplate information. If sample forms are not available on the website of the home inspection company you’re considering, request a copy of the home inspection forms they use to ensure you’ll be receiving adequate detail.

If you choose HouseMaster to inspect your home, in addition to the report we provide upon completion of a professional home inspection, you’ll also receive a free home inspection form to be used during the final walk-through before closing. This free post-home inspection form is designed to help buyers make sure that the home has been left in the same condition as it was when it was originally inspected. In addition, the free Pre-Closing home inspection form reminds buyers to inspect areas that may have not have been accessible during the original inspection due to storage or home furnishings.