Peace of Mind for Home Inspections: Choose the Right Inspector!
As sure as the spring flows at The Fountain of Youth, home
inspecting provides a stream of knowledge to wash away the fears
of home buyers. But fear may be replaced by frustration if the
wrong inspector is chosen! Some pointers on selecting your next
home inspector will go a long way toward making the process a
happy one.
Be sure to ask how long the inspector has been in the inspection
business. Longevity gives comfort that the company will be with
you in the future as new needs and issues arise.
How many inspections has the inspector personally performed?
This is important! An inspector may have been in business for 5
years but inspected less than a dozen homes. Your home buying
decision is far too important to be a practice place for a
part-time inspector.
Confirm that your inspector has experience in homes similar to
the home you are having inspected. All homes have some systems
and features in common, but new home in Eagle Harbor has risks
and issues that differ from an historic beauty in St. Augustine.
Only someone who has walked the walk and crawled the crawl
numerous times in similar homes can sleuth out those important
items.
Did the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certify the
inspector? In Florida, the business of home inspection is
unregulated. This makes it especially important to verify
professional credentials and experiences before making a
selection.
Ask when the report will be delivered. Often the buying decision
is time critical, you want to be sure you will receive your
completed report in time to read, review, and respond. The best
companies can deliver the report to you right at the home as the
inspection is completed.
Does the completed report include photographs? Often the report
will contain descriptions of damage or defect in locations of
the home that only the inspector was able to access, like
rooftops or crawl spaces. You will want pictures of these areas
to make your understanding of the scope and location of the
damage clear. It also makes repairs simpler to get estimated
when a photograph is available. Lastly, be sure to attend the
home inspection, watch the process, and ask lots of questions -
the history of your home will unfold before your very eyes! St.
Johns County, as well as the rest of our beautiful area, is rich
in homes and heritage, and your home inspector can help you to
know the past and enjoy the future in your new home.
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