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Inspection Guidance
Henos Adhana helps you plan, attend, and interpret the home inspection when you buy or sell in Seattle, the Eastside, and the north-end suburbs.
The inspection is one of the most important steps in a Seattle home purchase, and it can feel overwhelming when the report runs dozens of pages. My role is to help you understand what a home inspection in Seattle actually covers, what the findings mean, and which items are worth acting on.
Whether you are buying near the water in Ballard, on a hillside lot in Wedgwood, or a mid-century home near Green Lake, I help you line up the right inspectors, prepare good questions, and put the results in context. The goal is a clear-eyed picture of the home before you commit.
As an agent with eXp Realty, I coordinate the inspection timeline with your contract dates so you keep your options open and make decisions with full information.
What a home inspection covers
A general inspection walks the structure, roof, foundation, attic, crawlspace, electrical, plumbing, heating, and drainage, and flags safety issues and deferred maintenance. In many Seattle-area homes it makes sense to add specialists, such as a sewer scope for older side-sewer lines, a structural engineer for settling or grading concerns, or an assessment of a wood-burning feature.
I help you decide which add-on inspections fit the specific home and your comfort level, so you are not paying for reports you do not need or skipping ones that matter.
Reading the report and responding
Inspection reports rate nearly everything, and it is easy to fixate on cosmetic notes while missing the items that carry real cost or risk. I walk through the findings with you, separate routine upkeep from significant concerns, and help you weigh the age and condition of the home against your plans for it.
From there we talk through your options: requesting repairs, asking for a credit, adjusting terms, or moving forward as-is. I give you the context to choose, and I handle the communication with the other side.
For sellers: preparing ahead of the inspection
If you are selling, addressing likely inspection issues before you list can reduce surprises during the transaction. I can point out the items a Seattle inspector commonly notes, and some sellers choose a pre-inspection so buyers see a known picture of the home.
We use what we learn to set expectations, support your pricing, and reduce the chance of a deal stalling once an offer is in hand.
Where I work
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Common questions
Do I need a home inspection when buying in Seattle?
It is not legally required, but an inspection gives you an independent read on the home's condition before you finalize the purchase. In a competitive market some buyers adjust their approach, and I can walk you through the trade-offs for your situation.
Should I get a sewer scope?
For many older Seattle homes, a sewer scope is worth considering because side-sewer line repairs can be costly. I help you decide based on the home's age, location, and plumbing.
Do you attend the inspection with me?
Yes. I aim to be there so we can see the inspector's observations firsthand and ask questions in the moment, which makes the written report much easier to act on later.
What happens if the inspection turns up problems?
We review the findings together and weigh your options, which may include requesting repairs, negotiating a credit, adjusting terms, or proceeding as-is. The right move depends on the issue, the home, and your goals.
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