Most buyers assemble the team too late. Build a short bench before you offer.
Core bench
- Buyer’s agent who will fight on inspection outcomes, not just logistics
- General inspector with clear reporting (photos + severity language)
- Lender who understands repair escrow / holdback if your market uses them
On-call specialists
- Electrician (panel and wiring safety)
- Roofer
- Structural or foundation specialist (when flagged)
- HVAC tech for older systems with no service history
How to use the bench
Keep one paragraph of “what good looks like” for each role. When the report lands, you are booking people, not researching them.
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