Home Inspectors
If you are
planning to sell your home you may wish to have an inspection prior
to placing your home on the market. It will give you a better understanding
of conditions, which may be discovered by the buyer's inspector,
and an opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in better
selling condition.
If you are purchasing an older home you will probably want a home
inspection performed. In fact, some lenders and types of loans require
it.
A home inspection is an examination of the structure and systems:
heating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical, roof, attic,
insulation, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, foundation,
and basement. No house is perfect. If the inspector finds problems,
it doesn't mean you can't sell or buy the house. You may or may
not want to make the repairs and you can always adjust the selling
price or contract terms if the problems are major. This information
will also help you determine what type of financing will or will
not be available for the home.
Finding a Home Inspector
You may wish to ask if he is a member of the American Society of
Home Inspectors (ASHI). It is a non-profit professional association
which has developed "Standards of Practice" and a professional
Code of Ethics that it's members are required to follow. Some states
have their own organizations like the GAHI, Georgia Association of Home Inspectors. You may
also want to ask if he is a member of the local Better Business
Bureau. Always find out how long they have been in business, and
if this is a side-line or their major focus.
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