I Hate Home Inspectors (Texas)

[Mike Burkett]

The wife and I are selling our house. Built in 1970. Aluminum wiring throughout (pigtailed or coalr outlets as disclosed). We had a signed contract with a nice young couple. Home inspector came out. Contract was cancelled within 12 hours. We asked why. Response from buyer’s agent “Buyers insist you remove all aluminum wiring in house and replace with copper prior to closing. They didn’t think you would do it”. They were right. Of course, we were not allowed to see a copy of the inspection report.

Buyer’s agent recommended the inspector. He had used them several times before. He told us later he would never use them again.

Question: What are inspectors saying about aluminum wiring? Are they justified in scaring buyers? Would you replace the aluminum wiring?

[Russell Brazil]

This in part I would say is the fault of your listing agent. If you are selling a home with say aluminum wiring, or transite ducting, or some other big red flag.....they should be vetting these issues with the buyers agents/buyers before an offer is accepted to make sure they are not going to be an issue after you go under contract.