Why Every Home Buyer Needs a Home Inspection—Even for New Homes

Think skipping a home inspection on a new home is safe? Think again.
In this episode of Your Real Estate Mama, Jan Scott welcomes home inspection expert Tony Perry of Sweet Home Inspections to pull back the crawlspace curtain on what really goes on beneath (and above) the surface of a home. Whether you're buying your first house, investing in a rental, or building from the ground up, Tony shares eye-opening stories—from possum encounters to homes with no insulation—and explains why a $400 inspection could save you tens of thousands in repairs. If you've ever wondered what your home inspector really looks for, this is the episode for you.

What You Will Learn:

• Why skipping a home inspection can cost you more in the long run
• Common (and shocking) issues inspectors find in both old and new homes
• How a home inspection helps with negotiating repairs or price
• What to expect during a 4-hour inspection walkthrough
• Why even brand-new construction needs an extra set of eyes

Key Topics Discussed:

• How an inspection helps you avoid buyer’s remorse
• Tony’s craziest home inspection encounter (spoiler: it has fur)
• The difference between cosmetic fixes and serious red flags
• Mistakes commonly found in brand-new homes—including missing insulation
• What Tony looks for in attics, crawlspaces, and wiring setups
• How to use your inspection report as a powerful negotiation tool

Show Resources:

• 📞 Tony Perry – Sweet Home Inspections: [phone]
• 📧 Email: [e-mail]
• 📘 Thank God for Grace and Mercy – Tony’s YouTube Channel
• 📖 The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble

Quotes:

“Every house has deficiencies—new homes, old homes. What matters is knowing what they are before you buy.” —Tony Perry [00:13:30]
“A home inspection is like a flashlight in the dark. It reveals what’s hidden so you can walk with confidence.” —Jan Scott [00:01:10]

Transcript Teasers:

⏱️ [00:04:45]
Tony: “This house had to have all the plumbing replaced, the wiring was solid aluminum, it had leaks in the roof, and termites. But the buyer was a general contractor—he just needed to know the full picture before moving forward.”

⏱️ [00:10:15]
Tony: “I met a woman who was renting a house for two years, and it was always hot. Turned out, it had no insulation. Her utility bills were $500 a month—because no one checked.”

⏱️ [00:11:30]
Mama: “This is the reason I don’t crawl underneath houses. Possums and pipes? I’ll take the porch, thank you very much!”

Conclusion:

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