Purchasing a home is a big investment. Before finalizing the deal, it’s always a great idea to hire a home inspector to make sure the property is up to standard.
It’s essential to hire a home inspector who’s knowledgeable and who has the right credentials. Here are some important questions to ask a prospective home inspector.
Are you licensed or certified?
Some states don’t require licensing procedures for home inspection agents. They may instead be certified through a home inspection certification agency. An agent may be required to have a license or work under a licensed professional, depending on the state you’re in.
Therefore, it’s always a good idea to review your state requirements for home inspectors and to check your agent’s credentials.
What does this home inspection cover?
Home inspections serve the purpose of examining an entire house to determine if it meets suitable living standards. All major systems like electrical, plumbing and HVAC are part of a standard inspection.
It’s important to note which things are excluded from a home inspection, however. If you need your home inspected for termite damage, for instance, you may need to hire a separate inspection company.
Do you have any major concerns with the property?
Before the property is formally examined, ask the home inspector their thoughts on any concerns you have with the home. Your inspector should take your time and concerns seriously. If they are the right professional for the job, they’ll carefully review any points of worry you may have.
Getting a house inspected may raise anxiety during the home buying process. However, a good home inspection agent can ease this feeling with thoroughness and attention to detail.
About the Author
Hannah Sosinski
I started my career in the real estate industry at the age of sixteen and instantly fell in love.
I worked alongside one of the top producing agents in the country as their administrative assistant for nearly nine years before I took the leap to begin my own journey in the real estate industry.
Working alongside an agent who sells over three hundred houses a year educated me strongly on the Pittsburgh and greater Pittsburgh housing market. While working alongside this agent, I was lucky enough to be involved in several different types of real estate transactions and learned to properly determine home values, many aspects of negotiations and have learned how to close challenging deals while also handling a large amount of deals at the same time.
I have also spent the past seven years working as a property manager throughout Allegheny, Washington and Fayette County. I have managed everything from Section 8 to Luxury units.
Exploring the options of the real estate industry can be overwhelming. While working with me you’re able to sit back and relax as I have worked with many investors, home sellers and buyers and can help guide through the sale or purchase of your home and make it as easy on you as possible.
Whether you’re a first time home owner, downsizing, sizing up, looking to make your first/second or third investment, selling your home, etc. I can use my years of education to help guide you through the purchase or sale of the largest investment of your life.
I look forward to chatting about real estate with you!