{"id":4575,"date":"2018-07-02T13:23:12","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T20:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=4575"},"modified":"2024-10-23T11:54:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:54:55","slug":"find-a-home-inspector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/find-a-home-inspector\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find A Home Inspector Who Won’t Drive You Crazy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Randy Sipes, a past president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, had gone out to do a home inspection. He was standing on the sidewalk when a man walked up to him.<\/p>\n

The man asked Randy if he would make sure the home was safe for his family. Randy promised to do so. But the man asked again. Though confused at his persistence, Randy reassured him.<\/p>\n

After a while, the man shared that he had only 5 years to live. He needed<\/strong> Randy to make sure the home would be safe for his family, even after he was gone. And Randy wholeheartedly agreed.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Randy] told that story several times,\u201d says Tim Buell, the current ASHI president, \u201cand that\u2019s probably the best way I can explain what we do.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Source: (Olivier Le Queinec\/ Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While it\u2019s easy to label home inspectors as just bearers of bad news, if they\u2019re doing their job right, they\u2019re actually a blessing in disguise.<\/p>\n

A home inspector will evaluate whether your home is safe enough to sell. The inspection report sets the stage for buyer negotiations, and a sloppy home inspection can send buyers toward the door or leave you dealing with a botched report.<\/p>\n

In some states, home inspectors aren\u2019t even regulated or licensed. However, you don\u2019t have to go through the process of finding a home inspector blind.<\/p>\n

Using 8 simple steps recommended by reputable home inspectors and top real estate agents, you can thoroughly vet your home inspector and feel confident that the professional poking around your home is experienced, trustworthy and qualified.<\/p>\n

How to Find a Trustworthy Home Inspector<\/h2>\n

The main job of a home inspector is to figure out if a home and its components are safe and in good working condition.<\/p>\n

In almost all cases, the sale of your home will be contingent upon the home inspection. After a buyer makes an offer on a home, it\u2019s their job to choose a home inspector and line up the inspection in order for the sale and negotiations to move forward. Typically the buyer\u2019s real estate agent will coordinate finding the inspector or call on someone they\u2019ve used in the past and trust.<\/p>\n

As a homeowner, you can do background research on the home inspector your buyer selected. You also have the option to hire a home inspector yourself for a pre-inspection to get ahead on any material defects that might come up later.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re selling an older home, a pre-inspection can save you from any big surprises down the line. However, a pre-inspection can also open a can of worms, and it means you have to disclose whatever you find to buyers before they make an offer.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re buying or selling a home, issues that threaten health and safety shouldn\u2019t be brushed under the rug, so home inspectors need to be on their game.<\/p>\n

According to Buell, the standards of home inspectors are not<\/strong> regulated outside of associations such as ASHI. Over 20 states<\/a> have no official oversight of the home inspection industry. So frankly, it\u2019s not uncommon for a self-proclaimed home inspector to waltz in with a flashlight and a clipboard and botch the home inspection. Not only could this affect your home sale, but it could also put your family\u2019s health and safety at risk.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to find a qualified home inspector that will put safety first.<\/p>\n

Get a referral from a real estate agent.<\/h3>\n

A top real estate agent should be able to recommend a trusted, qualified home inspector in the area.<\/p>\n

Thomas Day<\/a>, who ranks as one of the top 1% of agents in Pompano Beach for successfully selling homes, has worked with the same home inspector for nearly 10 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen he\u2019s done with the inspection, he\u2019ll go over the most important things face to face,\u201d said Day. \u201cIt gives you the ability to ask questions about what he\u2019s found.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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