Depending on the time of year, not much moves faster than real estate in Middle Tennessee. From the first showing to signing the offer, the process can happen in the blink of an eye, and if you’re not ready, you might miss the home entirely.

That’s why timing is everything when it comes to the due diligence period (also known as the inspection period). Once a buyer signs a contract, the clock starts ticking, and there’s no time to waste when booking a home inspection.

⏱️ The Due Diligence Period Waits for No One

In most Tennessee contracts, the due diligence window is short—often just 5 to 7 days. That leaves buyers and agents scrambling to:

• Book an inspection

• Review the report

• Get quotes for repairs (if needed)

• Submit any repair requests—all before time runs out

Delays in scheduling an inspection can leave buyers rushed, anxious, or worse—at risk of missing their chance to make informed decisions before the window closes.

✅ That’s Why We Offer a 48-Hour Booking Guarantee

At DILIGENT, we make sure you don’t lose valuable time waiting for availability. With our 48-hour inspection booking guarantee, you can secure a home inspection appointment on your timeline—not just ours.

Why it works:

• We have multiple full-time inspectors on staff

• We’re locally owned and operated, not a franchise stretched thin

• We’ve invested in technology and team infrastructure to keep things moving

💻 Book Anytime, Anywhere

Need to book at 10PM from your phone? No problem.

You can:

• Book online through our website

• Text our local office directly

• Call and speak with a real team member

• Get confirmation quickly so you can stay on track

In short: communication and technology will never be the bottleneck.

🔍 Don’t Forget the Add-On Services

In a competitive market, a general home inspection is only part of the full picture. We strongly recommend adding:

• Radon Testing (common in Middle TN)

• Termite Inspections (required for some loans)

• Sewer Camera Inspections (catch big problems underground)

• Mold Screening (especially in humid basements or crawlspaces)

These services are easy to bundle with your inspection and could reveal issues that save your buyer thousands down the line.

🚪 Don’t Let a Booked-Out Schedule Cost You the Home

In today’s real estate market, buyers don’t just need an inspection, they need it now. Whether you’re an agent trying to keep the deal moving or a buyer racing the clock, speed is essential—and DILIGENT is built for it.