Home Story with Veronica | Ep 12: Preston Sandlin — Home Inspections, Red Flags & Negotiations скачать в хорошем качестве

Home Story with Veronica | Ep 12: Preston Sandlin — Home Inspections, Red Flags & Negotiations

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, we tackle one of the most misunderstood—and emotionally charged—steps in real estate: the home inspection. I’m joined by Preston Sandlin, also known as Inspector Crazy Pants, President and Co-Owner of Home Inspection Carolina. With over 20 years of experience inspecting homes across the Carolinas, Preston brings straight talk, deep expertise, and clarity to a part of the transaction that often causes unnecessary fear and confusion for buyers and sellers alike. We start by answering a question almost everyone asks but few truly understand: What does a home inspection actually cover—and what doesn’t it cover? Preston explains the core systems inspectors evaluate, common misconceptions, and how buyers and sellers should read inspection reports without jumping to worst-case conclusions. From there, we dive into inspection red flags—separating normal wear-and-tear from real safety, structural, or system issues that deserve attention. This segment helps buyers respond strategically instead of emotionally when they see a long list of findings. We also shift focus to sellers and discuss pre-listing inspections. When do they add value? When can they hurt? Preston breaks down how sellers can control the narrative, reduce surprises, and strengthen negotiations—when used correctly. Finally, we close with inspection negotiations: who fixes what, when repair credits make more sense than repairs, what lenders actually require, and how deals are protected (or killed) during this phase. In this episode, we cover: What a standard home inspection really includes Common myths about home inspections Issues inspectors don’t evaluate that surprise buyers and sellers How to read inspection reports the right way Red flags that look scary but usually aren’t Issues buyers should never ignore When sellers should (and shouldn’t) get a pre-listing inspection Repair vs. credit strategies during negotiations What inspection items truly kill deals—and which don’t How inspections should inform decisions, not create panic This episode is about replacing fear with information—so buyers, sellers, and agents can move forward with confidence and better outcomes. 📺 Watch new episodes of Home Story with Veronica every Friday at 2 PM ET NOW Media TV | Roku | Apple TV | iOS | YouTube ✨ Making Real Estate a Luxury Experience — Veronica’s Homes with Keller Williams South Park