Reinspection
A follow-up inspection to verify agreed repairs actually got done. Ordered by the buyer, usually shortly before closing.
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Why a seller cares
After you agree to repairs, the buyer's inspector may come back to confirm they were done. Receipts and a tidy job are what make it fifteen minutes instead of a new round of asks.
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A simple example
You agreed to replace the water heater and repair the deck railing. The buyer's inspector returns three days before closing with the original list.
| What the reinspection finds | What follows |
|---|---|
| Both repairs done, receipts on the counter | A one-line report and a closing on schedule |
| The railing repaired, the water heater not yet installed | A credit at closing, or a short delay |
| A repair done badly | A request to redo it, or a credit for the difference |
A reinspection checks the list you agreed to. It is not a second inspection.
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What people get wrong
That the buyer can add new items at reinspection. They can only check what was agreed; new findings are outside the window.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
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