Peace of Mind for Home Inspections

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 by: Wally Conway

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.

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) Did the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
certify the inspector? In many states, the business of home inspection
is unregulated. This makes it especially important to verify
professional credentials and experiences before making a selection.

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) 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!

Our beautiful country 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!

Copyright © Florida HomePro, Inc. and Wallace J. Conway. All rights in all media reserved.

About the Author

Wally Conway is President of Florida HomePro Inspections, and is featured regularly on HGTV's "House Detective". As a speaker, published author, instructor, and host of The Happy Home Inspector radio show every Saturday at 5 PM on WOKV 690, Wally blends the right amount of up-to-date information with just the right amount of humor, insight, motivation, and real-world application. Visit http://www.wallyconway.com and http://www.gohomepro.com for more information!

info@gohomepro.com

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