Most buyers don’t realize how much is riding on a home inspection until they’re already deep in the deal. Scott sits down with veteran home inspector Conall Barr to talk about how he found his way into the business and what he’s learned from decades of walking through other people’s houses.
Conall shares what he looks for first, the problems that show up over and over again, and the difference between a small repair and a real walk-away issue. They also get into what inspections can and can’t catch, how to use the report properly, and how homeowners can take better care of their places, and some of the things they sometimes leave behind…
A grounded, practical look at what a home inspection really tells you—and what it doesn’t.
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Chapters:
- (00:00) – Introduction
- (01:11) – How Connall Became a Home Inspector
- (03:30) – How a Home Inspection Works
- (04:35) – Roofs, Drones & Why Details Matter
- (06:02) – Tennant troubles
- (07:08) – Sump Pumps, Basements & Water Issues
- (10:27) – The Importance of Running Appliances
- (12:53) – Attics, Electrical & Hidden Problems
- (18:20) – How to Read a Home Inspection Report
- (23:57) – What Inspections Can and Can’t Catch
- (30:04) – How to Prepare for an Inspection
- (35:59) – Are New Homes Built Better Than Old Ones?
- (40:06) – How to Maintain a Home Over Time
- (43:59) – Conclusion