Skipping Inspection CAN Be a Costly Mistake!

April 21, 2025·52 min·5 clips

Eddie Ruettiger welcomes Jenna from OnTarget Inspections to discuss why skipping home inspections can be costly.

This episode of Get Real With Eddie focuses on the risks of skipping home inspections, especially for newly built properties. Host Eddie Rudiger, a managing broker, is joined by guest Jenna from OnTarget Inspections, substituting for regular co-host Nancy. They address common market anxieties before shifting to practical advice for buyers. Eddie opens by noting many people are "freaking out" over recession fears, but he does not believe a recession will significantly impact real estate. Jenna observes that talk of recession is constant, humorously suggesting the economy may have been in one for 25 years. The conversation then turns to new construction, as Jenna mentions doing many inspections on such homes recently. They discuss the misconception that new homes are flawless and don't require inspections. A key insight is that builders and their contractors can make mistakes, and municipal inspections are not exhaustive. Jenna implies that builders may prioritize speed over perfection, leading to issues a professional inspector would catch. The episode suggests buyers of any home, including new builds, are taking a major financial risk by waiving inspection contingencies. The tone is casual and conversational, blending market commentary with expert advice from the inspection field. Listeners who are current or prospective home buyers, especially those considering new construction, would find this episode directly useful. Individuals solely interested in macroeconomic debate might skip the latter half focused on inspection specifics.

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