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Should I avoid the home inspector that my real estate agent recommends?

Not necessarily. Good real estate agents live and breathe in the world of real estate. They’ve been around for years and there’s a reason for it…they surround themselves professionals they can trust – including their home inspectors. They are constantly bombarded with the advertisements from home inspection companies and other vendors; but with the help … Read more

What are the different types of inspections available?

There are only a few core inspections but several special inspections. For example, I offer 5 types of home inspections: These 5 cover most needs. But, there are some very particular inspections that are not so common:

Can I follow you around during the inspection?

Yes. But keep in mind that distractions diminish the quality of your home inspection. So feel free to follow your inspector, but avoid having conversations that will keep him from doing his work. In fact, try to keep all conversations out of his earshot so he can concentrate. It’s best to limit conversations to the … Read more

Can I ask you questions during the inspection?

Yes. But remember that the sole purpose of a home inspection is to find defects in your new home. It’s not a time to grill your inspector about maintenance and repairs or issues you are having in your current home. He’s trying to stay focused to connect the dots and uncover the hidden story the … Read more

Is it OK to have a friend or family member perform the inspection?

No. Not if you take your home seriously. And the answer is obvious. They don’t know what they’re doing. This is probably the 2nd biggest mistake many people make when buying a home (the 1st is not getting a home inspection in the first place). Even if the person is in the trades, they’re don’t … Read more

Will you walk on the roof?

Always, if it’s safe. But did you know home inspectors are not required to walk on a roof? That said, I’ve found it impossible to give a proper inspection without walking on a roof (hail damage is sometimes impossible to see from even 10 feet away), so I will always get up there (sometimes to … Read more

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