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title: "North America's Home Inspection Network Warns \"Don't Skip Inspection Even During This Hot Sellers' Market\""
url: https://burnaze.com/article/43a9c393-e2d2-4897-b408-501b35a7cac9
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210601_north_america39s_home_inspection_network_warns_34don39t_skip_inspection_eve.html
category: "Repair & handyman"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Repair & handyman"
published: 2021-06-01T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:26:05.402Z
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# North America's Home Inspection Network Warns "Don't Skip Inspection Even During This Hot Sellers' Market"

**TL;DR:** North America's Home Inspection Network warns against skipping home inspections in a hot seller's market, citing potential risks and consequences. Dan Steward, President and CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, advises buyers to remove emotions from the process and assume the home may have hidden issues.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-06-01. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210601_north_america39s_home_inspection_network_warns_34don39t_skip_inspection_eve.html).*

## Story

In a strong seller's real estate market there is an inclination by many to forgo a home inspection. Some people are exhausted from their home search, the competition in multiple offers, and because cash deals are now frequently made in a bidding war, some hopeful, would-be buyers feel that waiving a home inspection will strengthen their offer.

"Big mistake," says Dan Steward, President and CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors®. In 2020, the Tampa based franchise network inspected real estate valued at over $55 billion and served hundreds of thousands of customers. Here's his advice:

1. Try to remove emotions from the process. Yes, it's difficult, but this is likely the major investment of your life. Don't get stuck with a house needing thousands in repairs because you love how it looks on the surface.

2. Assume the home doesn't show many possible issues on the tour. For example, the typical buyer won't be able to spot asbestos or radon, evidence of termite infestation, or a leak inside the HVAC system.

3. Move quickly. If you find a home you love and are ready to make an offer, let the seller know you can have the inspection done quickly. There is a backlog of work for home inspectors due to the pandemic and the "gold rush" tone to the market right now. Call a qualified home inspector before you begin your hunt. Try to arrange with him/her a promise of the home inspection within 48 hours of an offer. It could happen if they have notice you are on a serious search.

4. If you are working with a good, reliable, real estate agent, he or she will likely have the connections and support to handle the above task for you. Just be sure to let your Realtor know from the beginning that this is something you wish to do quickly.

5. Smart sellers may have already had a pre-sale home inspection, even in a competitive market, because they will likely not want to go through a negotiation process with any buyer. If they have used a trustworthy home inspection company this could eliminate a task for you. However, be aware that the inspector is liable only to the person who paid for and ordered the inspection. That is the seller. If that inspector missed something, you don't have any recourse.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- home inspection (topic)
- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (company)
- real estate risks (topic)
- seller's market (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210601_north_america39s_home_inspection_network_warns_34don39t_skip_inspection_eve.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/43a9c393-e2d2-4897-b408-501b35a7cac9).