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FAQ
Why do I need a home
inspection?
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you are purchasing a home, you want to protect the largest single
investment you may ever make. A home
inspection will help you learn about the condition of the property
and the need for any major repairs before you buy.
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| If you are planning to sell your home, a home inspection will give
you a full understanding of the condition of the home. This will
also alert you to any repairs you may wish to make to get the house
in better selling condition. |
What is a Home
Inspector?
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Inspectors come from a very wide variety of backgrounds and
experience levels. They have a very broad understanding of the
systems comprising the home and are trained to recognize and
evaluate the severity of problems with any of those systems.
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selecting your inspector, look carefully at their background, formal
training, continuing education, membership in professional
associations such as the National Association of Certified Home
Inspectors (NACHI). |
| The home inspection should be viewed as an
opportunity for the prospective homeowner to walk through the home
with a professional who will educate while inspecting.
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What repairs will the
inspector make?
| None! Home Inspectors do not represent themselves as experts in any
specific field though their background may include licensure or
certification as a contractor. The Home Inspector is a neutral
party whose task it is to identify items in need of repair or
replacement and safety concerns. These items will come with a
recommendation to seek the assistance of a qualified professional in
the area of concern. |
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Code of Ethics of the major Home Inspector associations
do not allow inspectors to offer their services to repair any of the
defects they may find. |
Who should attend the
inspection?
| The prospective home buyer(s) and their Real Estate Professional may
be present for the inspection. The seller and their
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| Realtor are
also welcome to participate in the inspection. The inspection
should be viewed as an opportunity to learn about the home in detail
from the Home Inspector. |
Is there a contract
documenting what will be inspected?
| Yes
- Before the inspection begins, you will be asked to sign an
Inspection Agreement which will clearly document what will and will
not be inspected as well as the legal obligations and limitations of
both parties to the inspection. We will make every effort to ensure
you have the Agreement prior to meeting for the inspection (e-mail
or fax) and encourage you to review it with your Realtor. Your
Inspector will be happy to answer any questions you might have about
the contract and its provisions. |
How much will the Home
Inspection cost?
| The cost of the Home Inspection will depend on the property itself.
When we quote a price for the inspection, we will take into account
the size and age of the home (older homes require additional
inspection time), the type of foundation (accessible
crawlspaces will be entered and take additional
time), any outbuildings you desire to be inspected. |
How long will the
inspection take?
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home inspection will take from 2 to 3 ½ hours, sometimes
longer. |
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