{"id":86773,"date":"2023-09-08T13:25:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T20:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=86773"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:11:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T18:11:55","slug":"hawaii-home-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hawaii, with its lush landscapes, volcanic terrains, and mesmerizing beaches, offers a unique backdrop for the real estate market. The home inspection process here isn’t just routine\u2014it’s essential. For prospective buyers, a home inspection not only reveals a property’s interaction with the unique Hawaiian environment but also offers a comprehensive view of its overall condition and potential challenges. Sellers, on the other hand, find value in providing clarity about their property’s strengths and vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

So whether you\u2019re buying a <\/span>home in Honolulu<\/span><\/a> or selling a <\/span>home in Waipahu<\/span><\/a>, this Redfin article has everything you need to know about getting a home inspection in Hawaii, along with insights from local home inspectors themselves. Let\u2019s get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Oceanfront
ejs9 via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why should you get a home inspection in Hawaii?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cA Home Inspection initiated by the seller will increase the confidence of the buyer, reduce the time on the market, and lower the unknown risks faced by the buyer,\u201d shares <\/span>Inspect Hawaii<\/span><\/a>.\u201dA good analogy is the game of poker versus chess. In poker, cards are hidden from both parties to enable bluffing and guessing as part of the game. In chess, all the chess pieces of both parties are on the chess board and there is full transparency of information. A seller\u2019s inspection is like playing chess instead of the current process which is akin to playing poker.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBuying a home in Hawaii, which is one of the most expensive and competitive places to live, can be a very emotional and difficult process,\u201d shares <\/span>Building Specs Hawaii<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> \u201cHiring qualified professionals, like an experienced home inspector, can help to alleviate some of the stresses and uncertainties that often arise.\u00a0 A professional home inspection provides valuable insight into a home and its components allowing buyers to better understand their potential new home and to best determine if it is the right one for them.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“We believe that protecting your home investment and your family begins with a safe, sound, and secure home. We know that this can be achieved starting with a high-quality, thorough home inspection, performed by a certified home inspector,” recommends East Oahu Home Inspections<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Are there any specialized inspections that Hawaii buyers should consider?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In Hawaii, the tropical paradise known for its diverse landscapes and unique ecosystems, home buyers should be aware of specialized inspections that cater to the islands’ distinct conditions. Given Hawaii’s proximity to the ocean, a salt mist assessment can be valuable, as salt-laden air can accelerate corrosion on properties, especially metal components. Homes located in areas prone to volcanic activity might benefit from a geothermal risk evaluation. Additionally, given the high humidity levels, checking for mold or moisture damage is vital, particularly in enclosed spaces like basements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA home inspection in Hawaii is of paramount importance due to the unique environmental factors that affect properties in this tropical paradise,\u201dsays <\/span>Square One Home Inspections<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 \u201cThe state’s high humidity levels can lead to hidden issues like mold and mildew, which may go unnoticed by the untrained eye. It is highly recommended that a home buyer to also complete a proper mold inspection.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The state’s tropical climate can lead to pests like termites, making a comprehensive pest inspection critical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTermites are insidious. They can infest a house for months without being detected. In Hawaii there are two types of termites, similar in appearance but completely different in how they become established, the type of damage they do, the extent of the damage and how quickly the damage occurs,\u201d shares Entomologist, <\/span>Jamie Neely<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIndications of infestations that are in their infancy are subtle and it takes an experienced eye to notice. Some types of construction are much more prone to infestation. Some areas of the islands have greater levels of infestation. Some high-rise buildings are more susceptible to infestation based on the design.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTermites are insidious. They can infest a house for months without being detected. In Hawaii there are two types of termites, similar in appearance but completely different in how they become established, the type of damage they do, the extent of the damage and how quickly the damage occurs,\u201d shares Entomologist, <\/span>Jamie Neely<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIndications of infestations that are in their infancy are subtle and it takes an experienced eye to notice. Some types of construction are much more prone to infestation. Some areas of the islands have greater levels of infestation. Some high-rise buildings are more susceptible to infestation based on the design.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Are home inspections required in Hawaii?<\/span><\/h2>\n

“As a Certified Master Inspector with over 3500 inspections completed, I can honestly say that a home inspection is vital, though not required, for every home purchase,” suggests O’ahu Home Inspections<\/a>. “With over 25 years of construction and inspection experience, I have seen everything from a cosmetic property flip that tried to cover up a collapsing roof to a brand new mansion that needed to be completely rebuilt.\u00a0 As the old adage, ‘knowledge is power’, you should strive to be as well informed as possible when purchasing your home.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have been Inspecting properties on Oahu for over 20 years and you wouldn\u2019t believe the flaws I have come across. I highly recommend home buyers hire a Home Inspector before their purchase although Hawaii does not require it,\u201d recommends <\/span>Building Specs Hawai’i<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

“While not obligated by law, a Termite Inspection Report (TIR) is listed in the purchasing contract and required by lenders to be completed within 15 days of the escrow closing date, ” says Kilauea Pest Control<\/a>. “A TIR must use a PC-9 form that will include the following: a written description and diagram of the property, conducive conditions, any evidence found of termites, recommend further actions, and any other termite prevention suggestions or relevant information. According to the University of Hawaii, termites cause over $100 million in property damage each year in Hawaii which makes\u00a0 TIR very important in any real estate transaction.”<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does a home inspection cost in Hawaii?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The cost of a home inspection in Hawaii can vary depending on several factors, including the location, size, and age of the property, as well as the specific services included in the inspection. On average, home inspections in Hawaii typically range from $400 to $800 or more. It’s essential to obtain quotes from qualified home inspectors in your area to get a precise estimate tailored to your property’s unique characteristics and the level of inspection detail you require. Keep in mind that while the upfront cost may vary, a thorough home inspection is a valuable investment in ensuring the condition and safety of your prospective home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you sell a house in Hawaii without an inspection?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cYou can sell your home in Hawaii without having a home inspection, but should you? It depends on many factors but we would recommend having a pre listing inspection to reduce the anxiety that comes with not knowing the outcome during the contingency period,\u201d shares <\/span>Architect Inspection Systems, Inc.<\/span><\/a>. \u201cIt also gives you the opportunity to stand out as a seller by handing the buyers a detailed report on the condition of the home upfront, showing the confidence you have in your offer for sale.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawaii home inspection: the bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the unique environment of Hawaii, home inspections take on special significance. At the heart of it, a thorough home inspection in Hawaii is not just about ensuring a sound investment; it’s about understanding and respecting the delicate balance of nature and construction in this tropical haven.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hawaii, with its lush landscapes, volcanic terrains, and mesmerizing beaches, offers a unique backdrop for the real estate market. The home inspection process here isn’t just routine\u2014it’s essential. For prospective buyers, a home inspection not only reveals a property’s interaction with the unique Hawaiian environment but also offers a comprehensive view of its overall condition […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":585,"featured_media":86774,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[10756,2656],"tags":[34684,34609],"coauthors":[34682],"class_list":["post-86773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-post","category-local-insights","tag-hi","tag-home-maintenance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHawaii Home Inspection Guide for Homebuyers and Sellers | Redfin<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the essential role of home inspections in Hawaii. Ensure your investment is solid with expert insights.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in Hawaii\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover the essential role of home inspections in Hawaii. Ensure your investment is solid with expert insights.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/redfin\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-09-08T20:25:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-09-19T18:11:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"768\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Holly Hooper\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@redfin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@redfin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Holly Hooper\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Holly Hooper\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/bd3f0936e2e5aa049794cc2c1f93dca0\"},\"headline\":\"What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in Hawaii\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-08T20:25:18+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-09-19T18:11:55+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1271,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"hi\",\"home maintenance\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Featured Post\",\"Local Insights\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"copyrightYear\":\"2023\",\"copyrightHolder\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/\",\"name\":\"Hawaii Home Inspection Guide for Homebuyers and Sellers | Redfin\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-08T20:25:18+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-09-19T18:11:55+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover the essential role of home inspections in Hawaii. Ensure your investment is solid with expert insights.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":768,\"caption\":\"ejs9 via Getty Tmages\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/hawaii-home-inspection\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in Hawaii\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More\",\"description\":\"Real estate on Wall Street, Main Street and your street.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Redfin\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/03\\\/Redfin-logo-512x512-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/03\\\/Redfin-logo-512x512-1.jpg\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"Redfin\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/redfin\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/redfin\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/redfinrealestate\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/redfin\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/redfin\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCMIuo1QSGcmWnevT9jdC_Ow\",\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Redfin\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/bd3f0936e2e5aa049794cc2c1f93dca0\",\"name\":\"Holly Hooper\",\"description\":\"Holly is an SEO Content Specialist at Redfin with 3 years of experience writing about real estate. She focuses on special home buying scenarios, helping readers navigate unique or complex situations like buying after a divorce, relocating, or purchasing fixer-uppers and vacation homes. Holly is passionate about helping readers make informed decisions, especially when it comes to understanding their options in challenging transactions or working with the right buyer\u2019s agent.\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.redfin.com/blog\\\/author\\\/holly-hooperredfin-com\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Hawaii Home Inspection Guide for Homebuyers and Sellers | Redfin","description":"Discover the essential role of home inspections in Hawaii. Ensure your investment is solid with expert insights.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in Hawaii","og_description":"Discover the essential role of home inspections in Hawaii. Ensure your investment is solid with expert insights.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/","og_site_name":"Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/redfin","article_published_time":"2023-09-08T20:25:18+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-09-19T18:11:55+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":768,"url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Holly Hooper","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@redfin","twitter_site":"@redfin","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Holly Hooper","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/"},"author":{"name":"Holly Hooper","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/bd3f0936e2e5aa049794cc2c1f93dca0"},"headline":"What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in Hawaii","datePublished":"2023-09-08T20:25:18+00:00","dateModified":"2023-09-19T18:11:55+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/"},"wordCount":1271,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg","keywords":["hi","home maintenance"],"articleSection":["Featured Post","Local Insights"],"inLanguage":"en-US","copyrightYear":"2023","copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#organization"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/","url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/","name":"Hawaii Home Inspection Guide for Homebuyers and Sellers | Redfin","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg","datePublished":"2023-09-08T20:25:18+00:00","dateModified":"2023-09-19T18:11:55+00:00","description":"Discover the essential role of home inspections in Hawaii. Ensure your investment is solid with expert insights.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-175440796.jpg","width":1200,"height":768,"caption":"ejs9 via Getty Tmages"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hawaii-home-inspection\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in Hawaii"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/","name":"Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More","description":"Real estate on Wall Street, Main Street and your street.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Redfin","url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Redfin-logo-512x512-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Redfin-logo-512x512-1.jpg","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"Redfin"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/redfin","https:\/\/x.com\/redfin","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/redfinrealestate\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/redfin","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/redfin\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMIuo1QSGcmWnevT9jdC_Ow","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Redfin"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/bd3f0936e2e5aa049794cc2c1f93dca0","name":"Holly Hooper","description":"Holly is an SEO Content Specialist at Redfin with 3 years of experience writing about real estate. She focuses on special home buying scenarios, helping readers navigate unique or complex situations like buying after a divorce, relocating, or purchasing fixer-uppers and vacation homes. Holly is passionate about helping readers make informed decisions, especially when it comes to understanding their options in challenging transactions or working with the right buyer\u2019s agent.","url":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/author\/holly-hooperredfin-com\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/585"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86773"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86773\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86773"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=86773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}