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5 questions to ask a home inspectorI read your "8 questions to ask home listing agents" piece and was wondering if you could provide a similar list of questions to ask home inspectors.How about five questions with a few suggested follow-ups and some assorted tips thrown in for good measure? (By the way, I'd be honored to provide such a list to someone with such a distinguished first name.) Let's inspect the inspector, shall we? Here are a few questions to ask: * How long have you been in business and how many home inspections have you performed? To be safe, stick with a full-time inspector who has been in the business for more than five years. Also, ask about the inspector's professional certifications with nationally recognized industry organizations. Tip: Interview at least three inspectors and ask for a sample report and references from each. * Can you tell me exactly what will happen during the inspection? This will eliminate any unpleasant surprises. Ask the inspector if you can follow him during the inspection. (But promise to stay out of his way.). Tip: If the inspector is brief with you in your phone interview or personal interview, he may be hurried in his work as well. Homeowners needing to sell their home visit 888SOLDin9 to talk with our Jacksonville FL partner about their personal financial situation. Our Jacksonville FL partner, Jim Tallent buys, sells, renovates and rents homes and properties in Jacksonville FL, Duval County FL and surrounding areas. click here for article |