🔍 Buyer Action Playbook

How to Read an Inspection Report

Answer 5 questions to read an inspection report like a pro: process, structure, red-flag grading, negotiation leverage, and next steps.

An inspection report isn't a pass/fail exam — it's a health report. Read it right and it becomes negotiation leverage, not anxiety. The skill is grading: safety red lines, structural issues, and mere maintenance notes.

  • 5 categories: process → structure → grading → leverage → action
  • Grading (C) is the core — learn it before opening the report
  • Cross-check the report with disclosures — corroborated issues are the real ones