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  "headline": "What We Look For (And What We Don’t): Get the Most Out of Your Inspection Report",
  "description": "A home inspection report is a tool—not a verdict. Learn how to read it, use it, and take the right next steps to follow up with specialists and plan your next move.",
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    "name": "Inspections Over Coffee"
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    "name": "Inspections Over Coffee",
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  "url": "https://homeinspectionsovercoffee.com/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-get-the-most-out-of-your-inspection-report/",
  "datePublished": "2025-06-30",
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        "name": "Is the inspection report a pass/fail document?",
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          "text": "No. Home inspection reports do not assign a grade or verdict. They provide detailed observations, flag issues, and offer recommendations—but they don’t determine whether the home is 'good' or 'bad.'"
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        "name": "Are inspectors allowed to give repair estimates or do the work?",
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          "text": "No. InterNACHI standards prohibit inspectors from performing repairs or quoting them. This maintains objectivity and avoids conflicts of interest."
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        "name": "Should I share this report with contractors or trades?",
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          "text": "Yes. It helps contractors understand what issues were observed and where to look. The report provides visual and written context—but they’ll still do their own evaluation before quoting work."
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