Home Inspection Red Flag Playbook

Buying a home this spring? This playbook helps buyers identify high-cost repair risks, understand realistic cost ranges, and renegotiate intelligently before closing.

Primary Description

Most buyers walk into a home inspection without knowing which issues actually matter — and which ones can quietly cost thousands after closing.

This playbook was created by a seasoned home inspector to help buyers:

• Identify high-cost repair risks early
• Understand realistic cost ranges
• Avoid “small-looking” repairs that turn expensive
• Ask the right questions during the inspection
• Renegotiate intelligently — or walk away confidently

If you’re buying a home this spring, this guide helps you avoid surprises before they become your problem.

What You’ll Learn

✔ The 21 most underestimated repair costs buyers routinely miss
✔ The 10 inspection findings that commonly kill deals or force renegotiation
✔ “Looks small, costs big” repairs that catch buyers off guard
✔ How to interpret inspection findings without panic
✔ How to ask inspectors better questions
✔ How buyers actually use inspections to renegotiate smartly

What’s Included

📘 Main Guide (PDF)

• Clear explanations
• Real-world cost ranges
• Negotiation insights

📋 Bonus Section

• What to ask your inspector
• How to frame repair concerns professionally

📊 Regional Cost Adjustment Guide

• How to adjust expectations for lower- or higher-cost markets

Who This Is For

✅ Homebuyers entering the inspection phase
✅ Buyers in competitive spring markets
✅ Small investors evaluating older properties
✅ Anyone who wants to understand repair risk before closing

Who This Is NOT For

❌ Contractors looking for bids
❌ Buyers expecting exact repair quotes
❌ DIY renovation guides
❌ Cosmetic-only inspection checklists