| In this day and age, most people realize the | | | | along with the inspector and really get to see your |
| importance of getting a home inspection done prior | | | | property through their eyes. Being a trained |
| to buying a property. By doing this, the prospective | | | | professional, they are taught to see past all the |
| buyer has the peace of mind knowing exactly what | | | | cosmetic features of your home and really see what |
| kind of situation they are walking in to. This also | | | | lies beneath the surface and give you an unbiased |
| allows them to make educated, not emotional, | | | | point of view. Also, by being on site during the |
| decisions when the choice of whether to buy or not | | | | inspection, you are offered the opportunity to ask |
| buy needs to be made. You have already made up | | | | any questions that you might have about the |
| your mind to have the home inspection done but | | | | process and even discuss the findings as they occur. |
| what now? Here are some helpful tips that will aid | | | | By shadowing the inspector, you get to see your |
| you along through the home inspection process. | | | | home in a whole new light. |
| First, you need to choose the right inspector for the | | | | After each inspection, the client will receive a |
| job. This could, by far, be the most important thing | | | | comprehensive report that details, both good and |
| you do. In order to get accurate and truthful | | | | bad, and outlines all the findings of the home |
| information on your home inspection, it needs to | | | | inspection. These report should be in written form-do |
| come from a reliable source. When looking for an | | | | not accept a verbal report. Most reports include |
| inspector to evaluate your property, you will want to | | | | diagrams or even photographs of the areas of |
| choose one who is a trained professional and one | | | | concern to thoroughly explain the situation. Be sure |
| that has a lot experience. It is important for them to | | | | to have the inspector review the report with you so |
| be familiar to the regulations and guidelines that are | | | | that they can address any questions you may have |
| native to your area. Beware of hiring an inspector | | | | about their findings. |
| that is not from your state or geographical area. | | | | While the thought of a home inspection can be a little |
| Along with making sure they are licensed and insured, | | | | daunting, knowing what to expect can help ease you |
| you will want to ask for references and then actually | | | | through the process. Remember, if you come across |
| take the next step to check those references. It is | | | | something that you aren't sure about or it simply |
| vital to make sure you do your homework before | | | | doesn't make sense, just ask! The right home |
| you decide which home inspector to hire. | | | | inspector will not have any problems answering your |
| It is also suggested that you are present at the time | | | | questions and putting your mind at ease. |
| of the home inspection. This will allow you to tag | | | | |