Why Some Home Inspectors Kill Deals — and Why We Never Will

Real estate is built on trust, timing, and teamwork—and nothing threatens that more than an alarmist home inspection. At Inspections Over Coffee, we take a different approach: one rooted in clear communication, practical solutions, and a shared goal of getting your buyer to closing with eyes wide open and zero surprises.

The Problem: Alarmist Inspectors Derail More Than They Help

We’ve all seen it happen. A home inspector delivers a report that reads like a horror novel—scary language, no context, and no suggested fixes. The buyer panics. The agent scrambles. The deal teeters.

This doesn’t help anyone—not the buyer, not the seller, and certainly not the Realtor working tirelessly to hold the deal together. Most issues found during inspections have solutions. But when they're presented in a fear-driven way, they can blow up what could have been a win-win negotiation.

Our Philosophy: Facts First, Panic Never

At Inspections Over Coffee, our job isn’t to kill deals—it’s to surface facts and provide context so everyone can make informed, confident decisions. We explain what’s routine, what’s urgent, and what’s just part of owning a home.

Our reports are written in plain English, designed to be buyer-friendly and Realtor-clear. We don’t hide defects—but we frame them within reality. A roof near the end of its life doesn’t mean “run away.” It means “here’s what to budget and how to plan.”

We’re Solution-Oriented, Always

We know deals are built on good communication. That’s why we’re available after every inspection to walk through findings with the buyer and agent. We don’t dump a 70-page PDF and disappear. Instead, we partner with you to keep the process moving.

Need help explaining a repair item to your buyer or negotiating a seller credit? We’re here for that. We approach every inspection with a mindset of “How can we help this move forward while staying honest and thorough?”

Agents Trust Us Because We Get It

We’ve worked with hundreds of Realtors who tell us the same thing: “I just need an inspector who won’t freak my buyer out.” That’s us. We work with, not against, the professionals in the transaction. You can count on us to show up on time, be respectful of everyone’s role, and deliver balanced insights—not deal-breaking drama.

Want a Copy of Our Sample Report?

We’d love to show you how we write and why our reports stand out. Click here to schedule an inspection and ask for a sample report. See for yourself how our balance of professionalism and people-skills makes all the difference.

At Inspections Over Coffee, we don’t just inspect houses—we help build trust between buyers and agents, one deal at a time.