Since most places do not regulate home inspections – or home inspectors – it’s best get advice from a REALTOR® or local Board of REALTORS® to be sure you get a bona fide qualified professional. Most REALTORS® will recommend several inspectors for you to choose from.
Here’s some key advice for picking a Home Inspector:
- Look for someone who is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors or National Association of Home Inspectors. Both organizations hold members to standards of practice and a professional code of ethics.
- Make sure your home inspector is insured. Only the most established inspectors carry Errors and Omissions liability insurance, which is difficult to qualify for, and expensive. It protects both the inspector and you.
- Trust your instincts. If you do not feel comfortable with a prospective inspector, look elsewhere.
- Be cautious just picking someone out of the phonebook or internet. Since their inspection may well be the clincher in your house deal, you want to be sure that the inspector you choose is a qualified professional.
Your home inspection is one of the final steps in purchasing your home, and one of the most important in guaranteeing its livability in the years to come. Don’t rush through the process or hire just anyone.
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DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general awareness only and is not intended for the purpose of providing legal, accounting, tax advice or consulting of any kind. Please consult with a professional in their respective expertise for complete details.