Is a Home Inspection Worth It? (A Home Inspector's Perspective) | EP397

Should every buyer get a home inspection? In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Steve Cecchetto sits down with Mark Ellison from The Home Coach to talk about what home inspections really do, what buyers should expect, and why the right inspector matters.With over 7,000 inspections completed, Mark explains why a good home inspector does more than just find problems. They communicate clearly, educate buyers, and help people understand what they’re actually buying. Steve and Mark also discuss first-time buyer nerves, new construction inspections, PDI timing, inspection limitations, common red flags, “Uncle Tony” inspections, mold concerns, and some wild things Mark has found inside homes.If you’re buying a home, selling a home, or working with buyers, this episode breaks down why home inspections are about clarity, confidence, and going into a purchase with your eyes wide open.VIDEO SECTIONS & TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:57 Why home inspections are finally back in the buying process3:11 Why the home inspection industry needs more regulation6:24 What makes a good home inspector?8:12 The inspection issue that almost cost a seller $30,0009:46 How bad communication can scare first-time buyers12:09 A home inspection is not a negotiation list13:21 What home inspectors can see that buyers can’t16:43 The number one tool every home inspector needs17:44 Why “Uncle Tony” should not replace a home inspector19:48 Home inspector vs. contractor: what’s the difference?21:15 New home vs. resale: do you still need an inspection?23:01 Can you bring a home inspector to a PDI?24:57 Why custom homes can still come with major problems29:16 Why the “wrong” house can still be right for the right buyer32:13 Why mold is often misunderstood34:01 How buyers and realtors should prepare for a home inspection37:53 The live snake Mark found in a furnace40:12 Outro/recapWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.