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10 steps to choose a
“A budget inspector can save few a few dollars on inspection day, but cost
you big bucks later. Choosing the right inspector can save money and keep
your family safe every day!”
1.
Download sample home
inspection reports. Look for writing
skills. The findings will be used to make the
most important decision of your life. Many
Home Inspectors can't write! They rely on
those useless, check box, form style reports.
Home Inspection is a thinking man's
profession.
2.
A summary section at the
beginning of the Home Inspection Report
makes it faster to glean the important defect
information out the report.
3.
Digital photos make it easier to
understand the significance of the defects
and give you leverage when making your
argument for seller repairs or concessions.
4.
Check your Home Inspector’s
experience. Most home inspectors add
their construction and educational
experience to their claimed home inspection
experience. "Some Loveland Home
Inspectors will claim 15 or more years
"Home Inspection" experience in their first
year of doing business!"
5.
Get your inspection report on-
site. The report should be emailed to all
interested parties at the conclusion of the
home inspection. You will want to discuss
the findings immediately with your Realtor
and other interested parties.
6.
Order a Radon Test from your
professional Home Inspector. The City of Fort
Collins commissioned a radon study and
found that 2/3rds of local Homes have
elevated Radon levels. Make sure your
Loveland Home Inspector has a continuous
measurement monitor.
7.
Research your Home
Inspector's certifications. The
Gold standard is the "Certified American
Society of Home Inspectors" designation. It
ensures that the inspector has passed a
psychometric knowledge test and has
completed 250 fee paid inspections. "Other
designations are so easy to get that your
next home inspector could be a trained
monkey".
8.
Hire an experienced
Inspector to do your Home
Inspection. A Home Inspector that has
less than 5 years experience is really
just an apprentice that could still be
making mistakes.
9.
Know which inspector you
are getting if, you are choosing a
multi-inspector firm.
10.
Make sure your Home Inspector is
available for follow up
questions after the inspection.