Get a proper home inspection prior to move in is almost as important as obtaining the type of mortgage for your home. With a proper home inspection, you can tell if the home you’re interested have major problems as the foundation or roof issues. If the results of the home inspection found problems, then you can decide to proceed with the purchase or decline their offer. So how do you ensure that you receive a quality home inspection? The key is to hire the right home inspector.

First, your home inspector should have extensive experience in the field. Even if you have all the training in the world is useless unless you have prior experience. Ask your home inspector possible how long it has been inspecting homes. Moreover, whether it is inspected houses in the area to have a baseline.

In addition to extensive experience in the workplace, the inspector should have a home inspection training course. Sometimes will have a certificate, if so, ask to see if it makes you feel more comfortable. The inspector should also be a member of an organization for home inspection professionals in the field. If you are a member, ask to see the card.

Another important piece of the puzzle is that the home inspector needs to have liability insurance in the event of a future claim. For example, if the inspector finds that the chimney is in working conditions, and in reality it is not, can be covered for damages that are claimed.

Even if everything seems in order, not to hire a home inspector until you have a reference control. Ask the inspector at least the names of previous clients and make sure you call before signing on the dotted line. Ask the references questions like, “Have you received a full report of findings within a reasonable time” and “Have you found an error in the report with regard to actual outcomes later?” Also, if you are using a real estate agent, ask if you’re familiar with the home inspector’s work and if there is no reason not to hire the person.

Bookmark and Share