Video transcript: How Home Inspections Work
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This video uses text, infographics, and animated illustrations to reinforce spoken content.
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Home inspections.
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A logo displays the Chase octagon symbol.
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You've finally settled on a home, but before you move ahead with closing, you'll want to get a home inspection to identify any possible issues with the property.
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A calendar shows a date marked "Offer Accepted" early in the month and a date marked "Inspection" two weeks later.
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Home inspections are typically done a week or two after your offer is accepted. A home inspector will examine the house inside and out, checking for damage and detailing any issues.
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A home inspector examines a house by using a flashlight to inspect an attic, climbing a ladder to examine a roof, and looking under a sink to check the pipes.
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Consider tagging along. You'll get a better idea of the condition of the home and you'll be able to ask questions along the way.
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The couple speaks with their home inspector in the house's kitchen.
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Depending on what the inspector finds, you can ask the seller to make repairs or even negotiate a lower purchase price to offset any work needed.
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A contractor wearing a hard hat looks at blueprints.
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A licensed contractor can provide you with an estimate for the repairs. Keep in mind that if a problem appears after closing, you'll have to pay for it!
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As the couple moves boxes in their living room, the roof begins leaking.
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So how do you find a home inspector? Referrals are a great way to start.
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The couple stands in their kitchen talking to two friends, who recommend a home inspector.
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Ask friends and family if there's someone they would recommend. Online review sites can also help. Just make sure the inspector you hire is insured and bonded.
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The couple sits on a couch looking at online reviews on their laptop.
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A home inspector typically charges between $200 and $500, depending on the size of the home and other factors. Get estimates from a few inspectors before you choose one.
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The couple stand in front of a house with the "For Sale" sign on the lawn.
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Finding a home is the first step, but making sure it's safe and secure is a move you won't regret!
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A logo displays the Chase octagon symbol.
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Chase. Make More of What's Yours (registered trademark).
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Legal disclosures appear.
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All home lending products are subject to credit and property approval. Rates, program terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Not all products are available in all states or for all amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. Home lending products offered by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Equal Housing Lender. 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co.