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Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

GraceAndAdam Posted: Mar 20, 2007 12:42 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 12:42 AM

Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

My FH and I made an offer on a house and we're getting it inspected tomorrow. Does anyone know if it is customary to tip the inspector and if so, how much?
We feel so clueless about this whole home buying process!

Christys0925 Posted: Mar 20, 2007 12:49 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 12:49 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

I was a mortgage officer. And we just bought a home also. !st Congrats, 2nd I have never heard of anyonetipping them. It's up to you. I did not.

milana Posted: Mar 20, 2007 12:52 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 12:52 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

i have also never heard of anyone tipping them sorry.

snydl40 Posted: Mar 20, 2007 01:07 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 01:07 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

Nope.

CAD0608 Posted: Mar 20, 2007 07:24 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 07:24 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

Posted by GraceAndAdam

My FH and I made an offer on a house and we're getting it inspected tomorrow. Does anyone know if it is customary to tip the inspector and if so, how much?
We feel so clueless about this whole home buying process!

I am a real estate agent and i have never seen that happen so i say NOOOOOO!!!!!

PeterNina Mom Posted: Mar 20, 2007 08:46 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 08:46 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

I wouldn't do it because it may seem like a bribe.

TnOiOnL Posted: Mar 20, 2007 08:48 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 08:48 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

We did... and it definatly was a bit of a bribe

But I dont think its neccessary otherwise

BubbasBride Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:17 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:17 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

i don't think you have to

SoontobeMrsO Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:27 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:27 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

nope

Kara and Todd Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:34 AM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:34 AM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

Absolutely not!

GraceAndAdam Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:37 PM+

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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 09:37 PM

Re: Am I supposed to tip my home inspector?

LOL, thanks for your advice ladies! Unfortunately I forgot to tell FH before we went to the inspection today, and he tipped the guy anyway because he thought he was supposed to!!!