# What to Do After the Inspection

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- Published: 2026-10-25T05:14:08+00:00
- Author: homeinspectordan

Property Inspections Plus · Next steps for buyers

# What to do _after the inspection_

The inspection is done. Here's how to make the most of the rest of your inspection
period, what to check before you commit, and what to look for when you finally get
the keys.

 1. [**1**Read your reports](https://propertyinspectionsplus.com/what-to-do-after-the-inspection/#reports)
 2. [**2**Get estimates](https://propertyinspectionsplus.com/what-to-do-after-the-inspection/#estimates)
 3. [**3**Ask for repairs](https://propertyinspectionsplus.com/what-to-do-after-the-inspection/#repairs)
 4. [**4**Check the neighborhood](https://propertyinspectionsplus.com/what-to-do-after-the-inspection/#neighborhood)
 5. [**5**Get ready to move](https://propertyinspectionsplus.com/what-to-do-after-the-inspection/#move)
 6. [**6**Final walk-through](https://propertyinspectionsplus.com/what-to-do-after-the-inspection/#walkthrough)

## Read your reports

The day you get them

Understanding your reports is the best way to protect your investment. Take your
time with each one.

 * **Home inspection report.** Highlights the most important items and lists the
   home's styles and materials. Start with the summary, then read the full report.
 * **Termite report.** Covers defects, conducive conditions, and your 1-year termite
   warranty through Firehouse Pest Control. More at [firehousepest.com](https://firehousepest.com).
 * **Mold testing.** If you ordered it, results are emailed separately within 48
   hours.

**We're your advocate**You are never bothering us. If something in the report isn't
clear, or you aren't sure who to call, reach out.

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## Get estimates from licensed contractors

Right away, while your inspection period is open

If we found items that need repair or a closer look, get prices now. Your inspection
period goes fast. In Arizona it's often 10 days, so check your contract.

 * Start with the list of trusted contractors included with your inspection documents.
 * Get written estimates for big items like the roof, AC, plumbing, electrical, 
   and pool. Two or three quotes on anything expensive helps.
 * Book specialists for anything we recommended for further evaluation, like a roofer
   or HVAC technician.
 * Check that each contractor is licensed with the [Arizona Registrar of Contractors](https://roc.az.gov).

## Decide what to ask the seller for

Before your inspection period ends

In Arizona, your agent sends the seller a BINSR (Buyer's Inspection Notice and Seller's
Response). It lists what you're asking for, and the seller answers on the same form.

 * You can ask for repairs, a credit, or a lower price. Your agent can help you 
   decide which makes sense.
 * Put safety items and expensive systems first. Small cosmetic items rarely belong
   on the list.
 * Ask that repairs be done by licensed contractors, with receipts and warranties
   given to you before closing.
 * Keep a copy of the final BINSR. You'll use it at your final walk-through.

## Check out the neighborhood

Any time before closing

The house is only part of the picture. A few visits tell you things a showing won't.

 * Drive by on a weeknight, on a weekend, and during your commute hours.
 * Listen for noise from freeways, rail lines, and flight paths. In the East Valley,
   check the routes for Sky Harbor and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
 * Talk to a neighbor or two about the street, the HOA, and anything they've had
   trouble with.
 * Read the HOA rules and fees, including anything about parking, RVs, solar, and
   paint colors.
 * Look up the flood zone on FEMA's flood map and check the city's zoning maps for
   empty lots nearby.
 * Check school boundaries, crime maps, and cell signal at the house.

## Get ready to move in

The weeks before closing

 * Get homeowners insurance quotes early. The roof's age and type can change your
   rate.
 * Set up utilities in your name: electric (SRP or APS in most of the Valley), gas,
   water, trash, and internet.
 * Ask the seller to leave manuals, warranties, leftover paint, garage remotes, 
   and gate codes.
 * Buying new construction? Book an [11-month warranty inspection](https://propertyinspectionsplus.com/11-month-warranty-inspection/)
   so problems get fixed before the builder warranty ends.

## Your final walk-through

Usually a day or two before closing

Go back to the house one more time before you sign. Make sure everything still works,
nothing new has been damaged, and the repairs from your BINSR were done, and done
right. Use the checklist below on your phone, or print it and bring it along.

Property Inspections Plus · Client checklist

# Final _walk-through_ checklist

Before closing, go back to the house one more time. Make sure everything still works
and that the repairs the seller agreed to were done, and done right. Set aside at
least an hour so you're not rushed.

 * Check that all major systems and appliances work.
 * Confirm that requested repairs were done by a qualified, licensed contractor.
 * Ask the seller for receipts and warranties for any repair work.

Property address

Walk-through date

## Agreed repairs

Add each repair the seller agreed to (in Arizona, these are listed in the BINSR).
Check that it's done and that you have a receipt or warranty.

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## To raise before closing

## Found something?

Tell your agent before you sign. If a repair looks wrong or you're not sure, call
us and we'll take a look.

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