An inspection answers a different question
An inspector examines the home’s condition and reports findings. An appraisal concerns value for the lending process. Title review concerns ownership and recorded interests. Completing one does not replace the others.
Start with your contract
Ask your agent to identify the inspection deadline, any notice requirements and the options your agreement actually provides. A finding does not automatically create a right to a repair, credit or cancellation. Have the appropriate professional explain the contract before you act.
Turn findings into a clear next step
Read the inspection report with your agent. Ask the inspector about unclear findings and whether additional specialists are recommended. Keep any agreed repair or credit terms in the signed documentation provided to the settlement team.
Keep your closing team informed
Send executed amendments and approved credits to Title Smart and your lender promptly. Ask what documentation is needed before settlement. Use the final walkthrough to address the property’s agreed condition with your agent; it is a separate step from the inspection.