Understanding Your Inspection Report
Not All Findings Are Equal
Inspection reports can be lengthy and overwhelming. We help you distinguish between:
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Major Concerns (Negotiate or Reconsider)
▪️Foundation issues requiring repair
▪️Roof replacement needed
▪️Major plumbing or electrical problems
▪️HVAC system failure
▪️Active water intrusion
▪️Safety hazards
▪️Structural deficiencies
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Moderate Issues (Negotiate If Appropriate)
▪️Aging systems nearing end of life
▪️Deferred maintenance items
▪️Code updates needed
▪️Minor foundation movement
▪️Drainage improvements needed
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Minor/Maintenance Items (Typically Not Negotiated)
▪️Cosmetic issues
▪️Normal wear and tear
▪️Minor repairs any homeowner would handle
▪️Maintenance recommendations
▪️Items within normal expectations for home's age
Focus on significant issues that affect safety, structure, and major systems—not every item on a 50-page report.
What's Reasonable to Request:
✅ Safety hazards
✅ Major system failures
✅ Active leaks or water intrusion
✅ Foundation repairs
✅ Roof repairs
✅ Code violations
✅ Issues the seller failed to disclose
What's Typically NOT Negotiated:
❌ Cosmetic issues
❌ Normal wear for the home's age
❌ Maintenance items
❌ Minor imperfections
❌ Upgrades or improvements
❌ Items visible during your showing
REVIEWS
marisol ramirez
We had a wonderful experience working with Tami to purchase our home in Hondo. From the very beginning, she made us feel like we were more than just clients. She took the time to understand what we were looking for, listened to our concerns, and was genuinely invested in helping us find the right home.
What stood out most was how supportive and reassuring Tami was throughout the entire process. Buying a home can come with unexpected obstacles and stressful moments, but whenever something came up, she was right there to help us work through it. She explained things clearly, helped us understand our options, and always made us feel like there was a solution. Having someone knowledgeable and dependable in our corner made such a difference.
Communication was another area where Tami really shined. She kept us informed every step of the way, answered our questions, and was always approachable and easy to talk to. We never felt like we were left wondering what was happening or what came next.
We chose Tami as our REALTOR® because we wanted someone who we felt we could trust with such an important decision. She absolutely delivered. Her professionalism, patience, knowledge, and personal attention made the entire experience much easier and more enjoyable.
We are so grateful to Tami for helping us find our home and guiding us all the way to closing. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She truly cares about the people she works with, and that made a lasting impression on us.
rosiomramirez
We had a wonderful experience working with Tami to purchase our home in Hondo. From the very beginning, she made us feel like we were more than just clients. She took the time to understand what we were looking for, listened to our concerns, and was genuinely invested in helping us find the right home.What stood out most was how supportive and reassuring Tami was throughout the entire process. Buying a home can come with unexpected obstacles and stressful moments, but whenever something came up, she was right there to help us work through it. She explained things clearly, helped us understand our options, and always made us feel like there was a solution. Having someone knowledgeable and dependable in our corner made such a difference.Communication was another area where Tami really shined. She kept us informed every step of the way, answered our questions, and was always approachable and easy to talk to. We never felt like we were left wondering what was happening or what came next.We chose Tami as our REALTOR® because we wanted someone who we felt we could trust with such an important decision. She absolutely delivered. Her professionalism, patience, knowledge, and personal attention made the entire experience much easier and more enjoyable.We are so grateful to Tami for helping us find our home and guiding us all the way to closing. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She truly cares about the people she works with, and that made a lasting impression on us.
Briahnna Jackson
Selling a house is stressful enough, but doing it with a 12-month-old felt completely overwhelming. When we were interviewing agents to sell our home in the Alamo Ranch area, Tami stood out immediately. She sat down with us, walked us through her strategy, and gave us clear, realistic options. She broke down the pros and cons of staging versus doing nothing so we could decide what made sense for our timeline and budget. After we officially hired her, she sent over a staging consultant who helped advise us on how to keep the house buyer-ready without making it impossible to live in with a toddler and two large dogs.
Her communication was incredible the whole way through. Before we went to market, she was checking in frequently and connected us with great, affordable contractors for some updates.
The real test came at closing, when things completely out of our control got delayed. Instead of letting us panic, Tami went to bat for us. She fought hard to protect our interests and handled all the messy rescheduling details so we didn't have to. We were never left guessing what was next because she sent instant updates the second she had news.
Having a great agent on your side changes everything. Tami made a massive life transition feel manageable, and we felt supported every single step of the way. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and gets things done, you couldn't ask for a better person than Tami.