Inspection and the Option Period

The option period is your window to look under the hood. Juliana explains how to schedule a general inspection immediately and which specialists to add for a luxury property: roof, HVAC, pool, septic, sprinkler systems and, very often, a structural engineer.

San Antonio's expansive clay soils and limestone make foundations a frequent topic. You will learn what normal settling looks like, what warrants an engineer's opinion, and how to read the findings calmly.

Once the reports are in, you have three paths: negotiate repairs, ask for a credit or price adjustment, or walk away with your earnest money protected. Juliana explains when each makes sense.