I’ll be looking to buy a house in the near future and I have heard some horror stories about people hiring a home inspector to inspect the house they are wanting to buy, then come to find out that the home wasn’t properly inspected. When an inspector is looking over the house, are you allowed to walk around with them? Is there any way of finding out about certificates or anything positive about the home inspector, without having to ask them directly? I know there’s a lot of con artists out there in the open and even the cautious person can get burned in the long run. I just don’t want to buy a home after it’s been "supposdly" inspected, then have everything go wrong afterwards and cost me a fortune. Any help would be appreciated!
Good question, it is hard to know who you can rely on. I might suggest that you go to the link provided and see if the professional association can give you some hints and advice on what to do and or look for in an inspector
Home Inspectors Associations for all states: http://www.homeinspections-usa.com/home_inspector_orgs.php
Best of luck to you
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What a Home inspection looks at (voice tour)
http://www.ashi.org/customers/vhi_tour.asp
Good question, it is hard to know who you can rely on. I might suggest that you go to the link provided and see if the professional association can give you some hints and advice on what to do and or look for in an inspector
Home Inspectors Associations for all states: http://www.homeinspections-usa.com/home_inspector_orgs.php
Best of luck to you
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Forgot to give you this one
What a home inspection looks at (voice tour)
http://www.ashi.org/customers/vhi_tour.asp
References :
http://www.realestateformnm.com/ResearchLink.aspx
Walk around with him.
He should be licensed.
Ask for a written warranty.
References :
ASHI inspectors have years of experience and not just a license from a quick class in home inspection. I recommended them to all my clients and use their inspectors when purchasing my homes. You should always meet the inspector at the home before buying without exception.
References :
http://www.ashi.com
former Realtor and banker