final walkthrough jitters - do you tag along or trust the inspector?

"do you guys usually go along with the inspector and hover around asking questions, or just let them do their thing"

I tagged along during mine, but didn't hover... just stayed close enough to ask about anything that caught my eye. Helped me understand the house better, honestly.

I tagged along during mine, but didn't hover... just stayed close enough to ask about anything that caught my eye.

I get the logic behind tagging along, but honestly, I've always been a bit skeptical about hovering too close. Inspectors are pros, sure, but they're also human - sometimes they miss stuff if they're distracted by constant questions. Last time I bought a place, I stayed nearby but mostly let the inspector do his thing. Funny enough, he ended up calling me over anyway to point out some weird wiring issue. Makes me wonder...do inspectors prefer having us around or would they rather just focus quietly?

That wiring story is exactly why I’d stay nearby without hovering. Before the walkthrough starts, I’d ask, “Do you prefer questions as we go, or should I save them for a recap?” Then follow their lead and keep notes on anything you want explained later, like flashing, ridge vents, or cleanup details.

Some inspectors are happy to narrate; others work better in quiet and give you a thorough rundown at the end. Either way, you get the useful context without turning the walkthrough into a live episode of *Property Manager Interrogates a Circuit Breaker*.