Typically the largest investment you will ever make in your life is buying a home in Moss Beach. Having a quality home inspection can help to make this decision less stressful. It will also ensure you that the quality of your dream home in Moss Beach is acceptable.
So how do you go about selecting a home inspector? One good way to start is one of the two nationally recognized professional associations for home inspectors; the American Society of Home Inspectors or The National Association of Home Inspectors. In order to be listed with either of these organizations one has to go through a certification process. Both of these have a search engine to help you find “state certified home inspectors.” Once you have a few names it doesn’t hurt to check with the Better Business Bureau. Make a list of inspectors that have been recommended. Avoiding anyone who has a negative report can help you avoid any potential problems with your inspection.
A few things questions to ask when talking to your potential home inspector:
- What is the inspector’s experience? How many years have they been in the business and how many inspections do they do a year?
- Exclusively inspections? Beware of contractors who do house inspections “on the side”–they may be looking for work and this isn’t necessarily what you want.
- What type of report? Will it be written or oral or both? Will the report contain suggestions for remedying deficiencies? Preference should always be to get it in writing.
- How long will it take? Depending on the size of the house an inspection should take between 2 and 4 hours.
- What will be included in the inspection?
- What certifications do they have? Are they ASHI or NAHI certified?
If you are concerned about the condition of your San Mateo dream home, be sure to let your real estate agent be aware of this, they may be able to put your fears to rest.
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