If you’re in the process of buying a new home, you will need to hire a home inspector. This can be a daunting task. After all, you want to hire someone who is professional and is capable of warning you of any potential problems before you buy the property. There are several ways to find a trustworthy home inspector. You should start by asking for recommendations. Ask your agent! Hopefully they have a relationship with one (or several) home inspectors who will do quality work since they want to keep getting references from your agent! You should also check with friends and neighbors who have moved recently. Checking online review boards such as Angie’s List can be helpful, and checking with the Better Business Bureau is a good move too. You can check the American Society of Home Inspectors website to see if an inspector is a member, but just keep in mind that membership does not guarantee quality since the ASHI does not police its members work as long as they keep their education and dues up to date. Finally, you may want to consider having a second inspection, especially if there is a particular area that you are concerned about and you want to have a specialist check it out. After the inspection is complete, a quality inspector should stand by their work, so if you have any concerns ask them to reinspect the issues that concern you.
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