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Home Buying

Home-inspection guidance for Dallas-Fort Worth buyers, from the Texas option period and who pays for the inspection to negotiating repairs and deciding whether to walk away. Make confident, well-informed decisions at every step of buying a home in North Texas.

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Home Buying

What Happens If the Inspection Finds Problems?

You can negotiate, request a credit, proceed, or walk away, so prioritize safety, structural, and major-system items.

Home Buying

Can You Negotiate After a Home Inspection?

Yes, during the Texas option period you can ask for repairs, a credit, or a lower price using the inspection report.

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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

Buyers should bring questions and join the walkthrough, while sellers should keep utilities on and clear access to the attic, panel, and HVAC.

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When Should You Schedule a Home Inspection?

Book your inspection as soon as your contract is executed so the report lands well inside the short Texas option period.

Home Buying

Should DFW Sellers Get a Pre-Listing Inspection?

More North Texas sellers are inspecting before they list. Here's how a pre-listing inspection works and whether it's worth it.

Home Buying

Is a Home Inspection Worth It? A DFW Buyer’s Guide

In a competitive DFW market, is paying for a home inspection still worth it? Almost always yes, and here's the math behind why.

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What Repairs Can You Ask For After a Home Inspection in Texas?

Your report is in. Here's how repair negotiations work during the Texas option period, and which items are worth pushing on.

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