A client recently booked multiple inspections, and their property manager stepped in saying: “I’ve done lots of these — I’ll handle it.” Sounds convenient… but here’s the myth:
❌ Myth: A property manager can perform the same inspection as a certified home inspector.
✅ Reality: Property managers handle people, paperwork, repairs, and tenant issues. Home inspectors handle defects, diagnostics, documentation, and the tools and training behind them.
Even the best property manager isn’t:
🔍 removing sump pump covers
🔍 crawling attics for missing insulation
🔍 testing every appliance
🔍 checking for leaks behind fixtures
🔍 using thermal imaging — or interpreting patterns correctly
🔍 documenting deficiencies to warranty standards
These tasks take specialized equipment, certification, and thousands of hours of field experience. And here’s the part many don’t consider: Even strong property managers rely on inspectors when accuracy matters. We were hired by one for their 8-plex because new-build defects were too widespread for casual walkthroughs. That partnership protected the client, the PM, and the building’s long-term operation.
📌 Why It Matters (Especially for New Builds):
Deficiencies need to be documented at the time of possession, not at the 11-month mark. At 11 months, there’s no way to confirm when it occurred, and warranty coverage becomes complicated. A proper inspection protects:
✔️ the buyer
✔️ the property manager
✔️ the long-term performance of the asset
✔️ the builder’s accountability
Everyone wins when each professional stays in their lane.
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