With this in mind, we\u2019ve scoured resources for all the ins and outs of home inspections to create this expert guide on how to find a good home inspector, what information you should look for, and which questions you should make sure to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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What is a home inspector?<\/h2>\n
A home inspector is a trained professional<\/a> who assesses the condition of a property. They can earn credentials from reputable organizations such as the American Society of Home Inspectors<\/a> (ASHI), as well as from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors<\/a> (InterNACHI).<\/p>\n Home inspectors observe and report<\/a> on heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical, water and sewage, and roofing. They also check for evidence of insect, water, or fire damage to the property.<\/p>\n \u201cA home inspection gives a pretty good, comprehensive snapshot of the property condition,\u201d says Mike Follman, of Home Inspectors & More, Inc.<\/a> in McHenry, Illinois. He says each property is unique, noting that issues can range from something minor like chipped paint or a loose toilet, to more serious problems like foundation damage. It is the inspector\u2019s job to observe and report on the issues they find, but they don\u2019t typically suggest fixes or estimate the cost of repairs.<\/p>\n Home inspectors also look at structural soundness<\/a>, mechanical function, safety, and environmental issues (think lead-based paint or asbestos). \u201cThe home inspection offers you peace of mind at a low cost \u2026 the inspection also gives you the right to be able to renegotiate repairs<\/a> with the seller before closing,\u201d says Paula Burlison<\/a>, a top real estate agent in Las Vegas, Nevada, who has over a decade of real estate expertise and nearly 500 transactions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to buying a new home, you don\u2019t want to cut corners with your home inspection. We\u2019re guiding you through how to find a good home inspector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":243,"featured_media":37974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[192,705,646],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-for-buyers","category-buyers-inspection","category-making-offers"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n