Philadelphia buyer guide
Buyer resources
Useful guidance before the inspection contingency starts moving.
Clear, locally relevant explanations for Greater Philadelphia buyers—written to help you ask better questions and understand the inspection process.
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Why Older Philadelphia Homes Benefit From a Sewer Scope
A home can have working fixtures on inspection day and still contain a damaged, obstructed, or deteriorated sewer lateral. A sewer scope provides a view of accessible portions of a system that a standard home inspection cannot see.Read the guideFirst-time buyer guide
First-Time Homebuyer Inspection Checklist
You do not need to become a contractor before buying a home. You do need enough context to understand which findings affect safety, function, cost, and future maintenance—and which questions should be answered before the contingency expires.Read the guideInspection expectations