4 Tips for Finding the Best Home Inspector for the Job

Northeastern Ohio Podcast with Michael Kaim

You'll probably need to hire a home inspector when buying a home. There four tips will help you find the best inspector for the job.

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When choosing a general home inspector, follow these four tips to find a good fit:

1. Look for qualifications, certificates, specialties, and licenses: For example, if you're thinking of buying a home that has a lot of electrical issues, consider an inspector who is a state-certified electrician. If the house has structural issues, you might want to work with someone who has structural certifications. They should specialize in areas that fit the home's criteria.

2. Ask for a sample report: This will show you how their detail work is done. Some inspectors just take extensive notes that you might not be able to interpret completely without photos or a detailed report describing the issues with the property.

A sample report will give you a look at how they do detailed work.

3. Ask for references: They should be able to give you the names of past clients who can give references or testimonials. You can also search them on Google or the Better Business Bureau to see their reviews.

4. Make sure they're insured: If something happens after you buy the property, you want them to have liability insurance in case of bad direction or advice. The house could have a problem that you ended up having no idea about.

If you have any questions or you need a reference for a great home inspector, just give me a call or send me an email. I'd be glad to help!