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What Are the Different Types of Home Inspections?

What Are the Different Types of Home Inspections?

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know that home inspections are a crucial part of the process. But did you know there are actually multiple kinds of home inspections? These inspections can be comprehensive and cover most aspects of the property, or they can focus on more specific areas and systems.

Find out more about the different types of home inspections from the home inspecting team at DMC Home Inspections.

Pre-Listing Inspections

Before a seller puts their home on the market, they can request a pre-listing inspection from an InterNACHI and ASHI-trained and certified home inspector. During this comprehensive inspection, experts go over critical components of the home. This process helps the sellers know about the condition of the house before determining its value.

Truth-In-Sale Housing Inspections

TISH inspections are similar to pre-listing inspections in their scope. However, the big difference is that TISH inspections are a legal requirement in many Minnesota cities. While in some places, you can request a pre-listing inspection if you want, if your municipality requires a TISH expectation, you must get it done before listing your home.

Specific Home Inspections Types

Along with the housing inspections that are broad in scope, there are also options that address specific home systems. At DMC Home Inspections, we can provide in-depth, detailed reports and inspections for:

Learn more about what these inspections entail by reaching out to our home inspecting team.

Other Real Estate Inspections

Along with pre-inspections and TISH inspections, our team also provides exemplary home inspections for buyers. We do home inspections for new homes, old homes, and condos. This way, you know of any potential issues before the final sale goes through. Learn more about this process and about negotiating after a home inspection in this blog.

Request a Home Inspection

Whether you need a home inspection as a buyer or a seller, the home inspection professionals at DMC Home Inspections are ready to help with any services you need. We offer a wide range of home inspection options to residents of Minnesota. Call us today at 612-310-1692 to learn more or to request an appointment.