Did you know that 44% of home buyers look to avoid renovations and problems when purchasing a house? If you’re wanting to buy a home, you might be thinking, “well, of course!”
The truth is that most home buyers want to go through as little hassle as possible during the buying process. One way to ensure that happens is by hiring a reputable home inspection service.
Read on to learn the steps you should take.
Find Out the Other Party’s Company
If you are buying a home, you should ask the seller which company they chose to inspect it. This is important because you won’t want to hire the same one.
Fraud and deception from a home inspection service are rare, but something you don’t want to risk. The seller might have a personal relationship with the company they chose and have them refrain from disclosing important details.
When you hire a different residential inspection company, you benefit from having two unbiased inspections. You’ll have a better chance of ensuring nothing major is overlooked.
Ask for References
Because there are so many home inspection services, it can be hard to choose. You can narrow your search by asking friends or family members that have scheduled their own home inspection.
If you are working with a real estate company, they may offer references for an inspection company. Do your own research to ensure the companies they refer you to are reputable.
Read Online Reviews
Once you have your references or have looked up companies on your own, read website and Google reviews. Be wary of website reviews as companies can edit them to show only the positives.
If the businesses you are looking into have social media pages, you can check reviews from there as well. They might also post valuable information on their previous home inspections.
Check Certifications
Inspection services might offer specifics such as termite inspection. However, they should have certifications for every service they offer.
Being certified means that a company is a member of a reputable organization with protections. You’ll know a business is held by high standards if they have the right certifications for their state.
Interview Inspectors
Interviewing multiple inspectors is time-consuming, but the trouble is worth it in the end. You can tell a lot about a business by speaking to their staff over the phone or in person.
Prepare a list of questions to ask each inspector and note the different responses. Whichever inspector gives you the answers you are looking for is going to be a good hire.
Hire the Right Inspection Service
After going through the above steps, you should be ready to hire the right inspection service for your needs. Because this is a long process, it is essential to get started as soon as possible.
When you follow the tips in this guide, you won’t be left with any surprises after moving into your new home.
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