Don't Buy a Money Pit! Ask the Home Inspector - Home Inspection Tips for First Time Buyers

Question & Answer with Jamal, Home Inspector Advice for 1st Time Home Buyers 🚨Do Not Buy a House without my First Time Buyer's Guide, Because After Closing is Too Late - bit.ly/3uI0JvL 🚨
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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Home Inspector Jamal Pattilo's Introduction
2:34 - Advice for First Time Home Buyers to Avoid a Money Pit
4:57 - What Most 1st Time Buyers Do Wrong
8:00 - How to Avoid Paying for Multiple Inspections
9:17 - Home Inspection for New Construction - 3 Phases
17:51 - Top 3 Home Inspection Red Flags
23:11 - How to Find a Home Inspector
29:12 - Minor Things on Home Inspection List
35:44 - Home Inspections for Condominiums & Lofts
37:21 - When the Age of the Home Should Concern You
43:45 - Average Inspection Cost
45:31 - Impact of Basement vs Slab on an Inspection
46:53 - Window Concerns on Resale Homes
50:46 - Do Lenders Require Home Inspections?
54:16 - Dealing with Thin-Walled Townhouse or Multi-Unit Homes
55:24 - Asking for Replacement of HVAC System that uses r22 Freon
56:54 - Dealing with Wildlife in Homes
59:25 - Should You Attend Your Home Inspection?
1:02:49 - Never Get Your Home Inspector from a Real Estate Agent?
1:04:12 - Dealing with Wall Cracks
1:07:10 - Jamal Pattilo's Contact Information
1:07:52 - Next Special Live for Black History Month
1:09:21 - Outro

[@ShaheedahHill]

✳Do Not Buy a House without my First Time Buyer's Guide - bit.ly/3uI0JvL ✳

[@laladeylaya6738]

well they said they would fix nothing so i withdrew my offer..I spent so much money on inspections..at this point if not new or renovated i not going to even entertain the purchase!

[@aurareid5652]

Jamal is the DUDE! I'm mad that I forgot about this live. I used his services last month, and he was such a professional. He responded quickly to all of my inquiries and returned the report back to me that same day. I highly recommend!

[@MariSaidIt]

Omg he is the truth. I wish he was in La. for sure. It's hard to find genuine, truthful people especially a knowledgeable black man in this field that aren't trying to get over on a woman for a 💵. Thank you both.❤️

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks so much, yes he is awesome!

[@TrishDTrish]

You're such a blessing Shaheedah!! We sold in October of 2020 and have been on the sidelines since. We lived in my family home that my husband did extensive renovations over the years we lived there. Well now we are retired and are looking to buy our "first" home. All I can say is ----I am so happy to have found you and feel we are so much better prepared now. Thank you very very much and God bless. THANK GOD for Jamal and ALL his helpful information too!! This episode was awesome!!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

That is awesome, get prepared and be ready to find your next home. Thanks for watching.

[@treyatl2006]

That is so true about the home insurance companies. Your home insurance isn’t finalized until they have completed underwriting.

[@The_Dancelegz_Experience]

Mr. Jamal is so knowledgeable !!!

[@shumatsuopost]

Great video! It's so important to have a thorough home inspection before making a big purchase. The tips shared on avoiding money pits are valuable for first-time home buyers. Keep them in mind when searching for your dream home!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@The_Dancelegz_Experience]

With me living in Atlanta… I just love your channel… so glad I found it

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@WorryDontAbout]

I wish I did the 3 phase, my home set to be built in may204 but dry wall is already up, dam I wish I bought this guide or ran into this channel. Ty for the great info

[@ShaheedahHill]

Its ok, get the final inspection for sure. Thank so much for watching and finding my channel.

[@HollijoyJohnson]

Right 🤔 treat that home like a potential employee 🧐 employers look at you through a critical lens 🤔when it comes to spending your nest egg 🥚 don't take no mess😒 it's not personal

[@ShaheedahHill]

Good point! Thanks for watching.

[@chilonmartin1906]

Very great and informative video. Thanks so much! I hate I missed the live

[@teresaboykin4861]

Great information ! Thanks 🙏

[@dmdproduction1328]

Very informative ‼️‼️ thank you

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are so welcome

[@vena2g2006]

Thank you so much for doing this!!❤

[@ShaheedahHill]

No problem 😊

[@memac4you8831]

Very informative and helpful video. Thank you!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@fatfree4me856]

Girlll, you are simply THEE BEST on here! This was good. Real good! 💕 Thank you!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for supporting the channel😍

[@fancyflower3298]

Your videos are so helpful!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Glad you think so, thanks for watching.

[@kreyolappliance1469]

For any remodeling, insure they move the appliances and put tile under the appliances. As an appliance tech I’ve told homeowners to cut tiles before any repair because if they do not move tile the appliance is in a hole with tilt up to it.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Good point, thanks for sharing.

[@bryannugent9180]

Awesome… thank you 🙏🏽

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching

[@teddybear8571]

Great video for first time home buyers. Thank you.👌🏽😃💯

[@ShaheedahHill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yvonneowilliams4920]

Thank you for all information it's so informative.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@yvonneowilliams4920 Thank you for watching

[@ToOpen6seven]

I cannot tell you how great this information was and how I wish I had this video before I purchased my second home. Both my of my homes were brand new and both had major issues. The second one was a lot more expensive and had almost everything go bad that was mentioned in this video (except for the roof -- oops, nope had a roof leak too).

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for shaing so sorry you had issues,. Those things happen with new construction and most buyers think they do not. I hope you were able to get it resolved without much headache. Thanks for watching!

[@Iamcherese]

This was great and so informative!! Thank you both!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Our pleasure!

[@Iamcherese]

@@ShaheedahHill would you be open to a video on buyers remorse? Or the feeling of being a first time buyer after the smoke clears? I closed in July and want to know if paying so much during that time will even out in the future, thanks again.

[@RealEstatebuyNsell]

Thank you Shaeheeda this has been awesome for me as an agent for my clients. I'm grateful for your channel. Realtor to Realtor You Rock!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you so much, support from fellow agents mean a lot. Make sure you join my agent FB group - facebook.com/KZbinforHyperLocalAgents

[@pc7005]

Jamal shared so much great information thank you for having him on your channel. And thank you Jamal for sharing your knowledge.

[@ShaheedahHill]

My pleasure

[@nicolejones5325]

Wow this is great information. Thanks you are great and I appreciate it

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are so welcome

[@CrystalsTrips1]

OMG. I'm in underwriting right now but I wish I would have seen this before. My inspection report had some things but they were repairable. This video is awesome.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Good luck in underwriting, you are almost there. Thanks for watching!

[@gwennetta11]

Over flowing on information here❤❤

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinjang8209]

Great channel!

[@ShaheedahHill]

@kevinjang8209 Thank you for watching

[@sheilabrown5367]

Very good information someday we will buy I will have to keep all this in mind thanks so much!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@jphillips6777]

Jamal was very informative and knowledgeable with all aspects of home inspection. Thank you Shaheedah.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching, yes he is great!

[@mlradcliffe3955]

This was so helpful, I will now budget for 2 inspections

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@DesyTheAgent]

Great video!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks Desy!

[@getahunwolde3397]

Thank you so much

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephanieharries7746]

😮 I'm learning here this is interesting how they have a system y'all haven't system because that makes sense and then if they say I see that I'll know that there's an into their system I shouldn't interrupt for you know cuz they're they have their system and I need to just write my questions down or keep him in mind but not interrupt😊 you

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-eg7io6ps9q]

Oh my God how much am in love with this girl❤ you're life saver

[@ShaheedahHill]

😍Thanks for watching.

[@chuchiyang7031]

Ty ❤

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching

[@yvonneowilliams4920]

Good morning 🤗

[@_Renee2]

The inspection process is just as stressful as the appraisal process. I stopped at 2. Inspections are expensive, not to mention the termite inspection and mold inspection.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on your new home.

[@_Renee2]

@@ShaheedahHill thank you! Your videos provided the knowledge needed to help me during this journey. Appreciate you!

[@veg9097]

Damn, I missed the livestream.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Its ok, replay is available now with timestamps. Thanks for watching.

[@vanessascott5088]

Hello Shaheedah, I enjoy all the information that you give. I want to know if its common that realtor are asking buyer to waive home inspection due to the marketing?

[@ShaheedahHill]

I don't understand the marketing part. But in a sellers market when there were a lot of buyers competing for properties, to make your offer stand out that was one strategy that some agents were using. I don't recommend, but if you are thinking of doing this you can get a walk and talk inspection - they are usually cheaper and the inspector will accompany you to a showing and look at the main components of a home that Jamal was speaking about to see if there are any major red flags. Thanks for watching

[@vanessascott5088]

Thanks for responding to my question. I have been out bidden three times and that was one of the reason, but I am going to keep trying. Thanks again😉

[@carolynsealy6133]

At what point do you decide to walk away? Seller agreed to fix repairs according to the PICRA. Seller sent receipts from a remodeling company that charged them zero dollars to repair, so I'm sure it's a company they work with. During the reinspect, the inspector noted that several of the repairs were not done properly or not done at all that were agreed to be completed. Seller is going to go back and repair items the inspector noted. If during the second reinspect, the repairs are not completed as stated would that be a justifiable reason to walkaway.

[@ShaheedahHill]

I am not an attorney and don't have your contract but if they are not completing items as agreed to then perhaps, it really depend on what is in your contract. Watch this video if you haven't already - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWKvfKGDgdeYeck

[@carolynsealy6133]

​@Shaheedah Hill OK, I will watch the video. Had a second reinspection yesterday and repairs were still not completed as they claimed and the items they attempted to repair were not done correctly according to the inspector. Thank you.

[@laladeylaya6738]

so the items to be fixed i requested were 23 ...the inspector had 58 items.... what do you think... it had an infestation of snakes under the crawl space, and termites on the stump under crawl space...to.... leaking that had happened in 3 walls had issues bedroom part of top of the kitchen and top of patio doors... cause by top porch leak, the inspector thought....under the counter had leaked asked for all damage form leaks to be fixed and whatever damaged it casued...also hvac and flor in utility room had a flood form heater or washer requested tha tthe floor in that room be taken up and if floor was damaged there replace..... gfci replaced with properly working... now the inspector did not turn on water... I made all of those requests bur many cosmetics I left along... now this property sits on a large river used bu thte community ( use to be a resort) and it is 3 lots about an acre i have a buildable lot including right next ot 2 new sheds one large one medium... 150,000 accepted offer... is worth it> they have ot came back with answer ot request for repairs, 3 bedroom kitchen office and 2 porch deck up and down... there is a new lot on corner closer to water I has dock and evrything) ... I might by that and try and get a laon for a new build any ideas

[@ShaheedahHill]

This house sounds like it needs a lot of work, so whatever you cannot negotiate with the seller for them to fix or credit you, you will have to make sure you have a the funds to repair on your own. Work closely with your agent to make sure this is something you can handle after closing. Thanks for watching.

[@WorryDontAbout]

Do you have any good realtor recommendations for Columbus Ohio. Have you heard any good/ bad feedback regarding Mi homes as the builder?

[@ShaheedahHill]

📌Need an Agent Referral : forms.gle/dsGeJo1JFYpfSNJLA I don't have any information on Mi homes, however join my FB group and you can post in there. The other members may have some information.

[@stephanieharries7746]

How would you do a home inspection on a historical home?

[@ShaheedahHill]

The process would be the same, you may want to look for inspectors with expertise in older homes

[@pricklypear1111]

Lost a bidding war last night because I refused to waive inspection. Unbelievable.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Unfortunately that is still happening in many markets, but it is not worth it. You want to know exactly what you are getting yourself into.

[@pricklypear1111]

@@ShaheedahHill 💯💯💯

[@stephanieharries7746]

What's fun is we have a number of Kathy just got our last one fastest operated on to all of our cats are not going to repopulate and I'll look up sometimes and one of the cats either a lynx or Jaguar will be up on the roof walking around just looking at me and I say oh that's great cuz of course you know one day I came back there's like little mice and they kill him and so we don't have to worry about any we just have our cats and they keep the yard for your snakes and mice and all that so that's another option if you want

[@debbiesmith7723]

Do you come to Indiana and how much do he charge I need a good person Thank You

[@ShaheedahHill]

Jamal's information is in the description of this video. Thanks for watching.

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

When you have an FHA loan Do they give an automatic inspection or do you pay for each one as the lender?

[@ShaheedahHill]

The make sure the home is safe and sanitary when the appraiser comes out. They do not do a full inspection.

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

@Shaheedah Hill Thank you Ms. Hill! I was approved for 250k but Inventory in MD sucks right now so I'm saving and improving my Debt To income until I find what I want

[@driab1203]

​@LoveLife-gv8jg what's a good gross annual in come to qualify for that amount?

[@lionkilladatrucker1935]

i had inspection yesterday i wish i never did lolll😢😢😢😢

[@laladeylaya6738]

BUt now you knwo I kinda feel the same way... but you wanna make sure you are not buying a money trap!

[@womanwelldone]

What were the 3 types of new construction inspections again? I only heard the Phase inspection.

[@ShaheedahHill]

All questions are now time stamped, so you an go back and watch that section specifically: - Pre-Pour (before they pour the slab) - Pre-Drywall - Final Thanks for watching!

[@womanwelldone]

@@ShaheedahHill ahhh thank you so much!!!

[@ceecee6867]

I love ur videos 🫶🏾. Thank you for always being informative .I appreciate ur videos for helping to become a first time homebuyer. I used ur advice from most of ur videos. It will be almost a year since I have became a first time home buyer.

[@ShaheedahHill]

I appreciate that, thanks so much and congrats on one year in your home!

[@ceecee6867]

@@ShaheedahHill Thank you❤️