Thursday, September 01, 2005

Tips On Choosing A Home Inspector

A vital part of buying a resale or new home these days is to have it inspected by a licensed home inspector.

Here are a few tips on how to choose your home inspector (from a local home inspection company). Your Realtor can also be a valuable source of information on which are the best inspectors.

Compare Home Inspectors to protect your buyers and yourself!

Few other Professions have seen the kind of influx of new recruits that the Home Inspection trade has experienced in recent years. The number of home inspectors in Arizona has DOUBLED in the last few years. It is prudent to hire an Inspector that is experienced in the field and you should:

Ask your inspector how many Inspections he or she has performed.
Check with the Board of Technical Registration for Arizona.
Make sure they are insured with E&O and general Liability insurance.
Ask if they are a member of a national organization. Ie: ASHI, NAHI
Beware of "Low-ball" quotes. (It costs money to operate a top notch business).

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