Should my realtor be at the inspection?
Yes, if your agent can be there, at least for the end, when the inspector walks you through what they found. Your agent will write the repair request, so hearing the inspector explain each item firsthand helps. The CFPB also suggests you attend the inspection yourself, so you can ask questions as you go.
Should my realtor be at the inspection?
Yes, at least for the summary at the end, when the inspector goes over what they found. Your agent will write the repair request, and it's easier to describe a problem you heard explained in person. While they're there, your agent can note which trades you'll need to call and ask about anything the inspector couldn't reach.
You should be there too. The CFPB says to attend the inspection if you can, because being present makes the report easier to interpret and lets you ask questions. If you haven't booked an inspector yet, read whether to use the home inspector your realtor recommends first. If you can't stay the whole time, come for the walk-through at the end. Then read what happens after a home inspection.
Should real estate agents attend all home inspections?
Yes, if your agent represents you as the buyer and can make it. Attending lets your agent hear the findings firsthand instead of reading them a day later. Your agent can note which trades on their go-to list to send you to, and you can start calling for quotes the same day. If your agent can't stay for the whole inspection, ask them to come for the summary at the end. Here's how to go about getting contractor quotes for home inspection repairs.
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Your agent can send their list the same day
If your agent uses Proferral, they can send you their go-to list right after the inspection. It opens on your phone with no app and no login, and nobody pays to be on it. Proferral doesn't rate inspectors or contractors, so get written quotes before you choose. Here's how your agent's go-to list works.
Your agent sends you the link, and you open it on your phone without installing anything.