What is a
Pre-Purchase Home Inspection?
A Pre-Purchase Home Inspection is a careful, visual
examination of the major components of a house or structure prior to its
purchase.
Why should I Have a
Home Inspection?
A Home Inspection should be performed to determine
that you are really buying what you think are, regarding the condition of
the property.
What will be
included in the report?
As applicable, condition of the structure, heating/AC,
plumbing, bathrooms, electrical, kitchen, attic, interior and exterior
walls, windows, doors, roofing, grounds and more.
Should I be there
at the time of inspection?
YES! If possible, you should accompany the Inspector
during the inspection. This allows you to ask questions and to have the
Inspector answer your questions.
When may I have a
Home Inspection?
Seven (7) days a week, during daylight hours.
When will I receive
a written report?
If you have email, generally the same day and the hard
copy within 48 hours.
What should I do if
the Home Inspector finds a problem?
No home is perfect. The Home Inspector may find
defects, which you did not notice when you first viewed the home. Most
such defects can be readily cured or tolerated as is. Seldom would one of
the defects be reason not to purchase the home. You should discuss any
defect with the Home Inspector, and then you should talk with your
Realtor. Your Realtor is a professional, trained to handle such matters.
How do I pay for
the Home Inspection?
Payment in full will be expected prior to or at the
inspection. You may pay by cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.
Why hire a
Professional Home Inspector?
There are several reasons to hire a Professional Home
Inspector.
1. The Professional Home Inspector is trained as a
generalist to examine the major components of the home and to evaluate
them.
2. A Home Inspector does an objective examination of
the home and is not subject to the stress, excitement, and anxiety, which
may distract the purchaser who is trying to evaluate the new home.
3. The Professional Home Inspector looks for
conditions of which the home purchaser may be unaware and can provide
cost estimates of repairs if requested by the client.
How long should I
plan to spend at the inspection?
Generally, a Home Inspection will take 1.5-2 hours,
sometimes longer however; the inspector will spend as much time with you
as needed.
How do I select a
Professional Home Inspector?
It is very important that you find a Professional Home
Inspector who avoids conflicts of interest and whose objective is to give
you an impartial and skillful inspection of your home. Home Inspectors
Certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) have pledged
to abide by ASHI STANDARDS.
