New Found Milwaukee Area Inspection Tip

[Sam Erickson]

Hi all,

So I just scheduled a property inspection for a rehab project I'm closing on next week.  When scheduling I got a really good tip from the inspector that I'm for sure going to use in the future.

They offer what they call an "investor Inspection".  The way it works is they actually meet you at the property prior to writing in an offer.  Being that the inspection will be on a house that will be rehabbed they look mostly at high ticket items (roof, foundation, furnace, etc.) and don't spend so much time on the little stuff.  The cost for this is only $145 and allows you to then write your offer with no inspection contingency.

Of coarse you run the risk of not getting the property and being out the $145, but for me I think it will be worth the risk given the better negotiating power it offers you by being able to submit a contingent free offer. 

The company in Milwaukee that offers this is Honest Home Inspection.  For everyone outside of Milwaukee, may be worth calling some inspectors to see if they offer anything like that or would be willing to.