A home may appear clean and well cared for, but undesirable issues may exist that can only be uncovered by an inspector. 

Help protect your clients avoid unwanted issues and unexpected expenses with a home inspection. Check out our home inspections REALTips below.

Home inspection set-up

The buyer’s representative must make an appointment with the seller’s representative (or the seller) to facilitate appraisers, property inspectors or any other professional whose services the buyer has made a condition or term in the purchase contract.

Unless otherwise instructed by the seller in writing, it is the responsibility of the buyer’s representative to provide access to and ensure the security of the property during and after the appointment (as per CREB^® Rule PART II 7.03).

Who’s responsible?

All appointments, including entry to the seller’s home for a property inspection, must be made through the seller’s representative unless otherwise indicated on the MLS^® System.

If you are unable to keep an appointment the seller’s representative must be notified immediately (as per CREB^® Rule PART II 7.02).

Liability

The buyer’s representative should remain onsite until the home inspection is complete.

The Real Estate Insurance Exchange (REIX) recommends that you do not follow the inspector around, offer advice or opinions about the condition of the property. If you are seen as attempting to influence the inspection in any way, you could be held liable.

For additional information, check out RECA’s bulletin on home inspections. 

For any questions about home inspections, contact CREB^® Member Practice at mp@creb.ca or 403-781-1336.