Seller agent strongly implying to use their preferred inspector

[Kunal Lakhwani]

I am in the process of buying my first rental property. I scheduled an appointment for inspection next week, and it is not with the inspection company that the seller agent recommended. They seem to not like this fact and are strongly asking me to consider booking with someone they “recommended” because he knows their business.

Is this normal? Or they could be hiding things that their recommended inspector will let it pass but others may not? Should I be concerned?

[Kenneth Garrett]

@Kunal Lakhwani

The home inspector is working for you.  Not saying there is anything shady, but it sounds bad.  Hire your own inspector.  It’s like having the home inspection completed and repairs are needed and the buyer wants the seller to use his contractor no way.  This is why we have individual representation.  It is to look out for our best interest.