Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I choose An inspector ?
A: Most inspectors are recommended by realtors. 78% of agents recommend specific inspection companies that they have previous experience working with. 51% of buyers use this recommendation. This may or may not be in your best interest.

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Q: What makes a good inspector ?
A: A good inspector is a good communicator.  He should have the ability to inform and educate a buyer by addressing their concerns.  They should possess  in depth knowledge of a homes structural, mechanical, and operational systems and should maintain continuing education for new systems and devices.  They should be  experienced in the industry.

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Q: What credentials should my inspector have ?
A: Your inspector should belong to and be CERTIFIED by a professional organization such as American Society of  Home Inspectors (A.S.H.I.) or National Association of Home Inspectors (N.A.H.I.).  These professional organizations allow an inspector to belong to the organization as a candidate member until they have taken and passed the national home inspector exam.  Make sure you differentiate between your inspector belonging to the organization and being CERTIFIED by that organization. Belonging to the organization and being certified by the organization are two different things.  To be certified you must pass an ethics examination,  performed over 250 whole house inspections, taken and passed the National Home Inspectors examination. This is not an industry requirement in some locations so you must ask this question.

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Q: Should my home inspector be insured ?
A: Yes!  Your inspector MUST have insurance known in the industry as errors and omissions insurance as well as general liability insurance.  E&O insurance covers  you should something be over looked by your inspector.  Ask.  If the answer to this question is no, look elsewhere.

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