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How do I
choose An inspector ?
Answer.
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.
What makes
a good inspector ?
Answer.
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.
What
credentials should my inspector have ?
Answer.
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.
Should my
home inspector be insured ?
Answer.
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.
Buyer
beware: At this time, the State of Ohio does not require
licensing, certification or Insurance. |
