HOW DO I FIND A HOME INSPECTOR?
The inspector’s qualifications, including their experience, training and professional affiliations should be the most important considerations. The best source is a friend, or perhaps a business acquaintance, who has been satisfied with and can recommend a home inspector they have used. In addition, the names of local inspectors can be found on the internet where many advertise under “Idaho Property Inspection”. Real estate buyer agents are also generally familiar with the service and should be able to provide you with a list of names from which to choose from. Whatever your referral source, you will want to make sure that the home inspector is a Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors(ASHI) and/or the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) in order to be certain of his or her professional qualifications, experience, and business ethics.
Your realty agent is one source. But keeping them independent from the agent may be a good idea. Inspectors are listed in the yellow pages. You can ask for referrals from friends. Ask for their credentials, such as contractor’s license or engineering certificate. Also, check out their references. Back to Buyers page How do I find a home inspector? In order to find a home inspector, Dian Hymer, author of “Buying and Selling a Home A Complete Guide,” Chronicle Books, San Francisco; 1994, advises looking for someone with demonstrable qualifications. “Ideally, the general inspector you select should be either an engineer, an architect, or a contractor. When possible, hire an inspector who belongs to one of the home inspection trade organizations.” The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has developed formal inspection guidelines and a professional code of ethics for its members. Membership to ASHI is not automatic; proven field experience and technical knowledge of structures and th
In order to find a home inspector, Dian Hymer, author of “Buying and Selling a Home A Complete Guide,” Chronicle Books, San Francisco; 1994, advises looking for someone with demonstrable qualifications. “Ideally, the general inspector you select should be either an engineer, an architect or a contractor. When possible, hire an inspector who belongs to one of the home inspection trade organizations.”The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has developed formal inspection guidelines and a professional code of ethics for its members. Membership to ASHI is no automatic; proven field experience and technical knowledge of structures and their various systems and appliances are a prerequisite.One can usually find an inspector by looking in the phone book or by inquiring at a real estate office or sometimes at an area Realtor association.Rates for the service vary greatly. Many inspectors charge about $400, but costs go up with the scope of the inspection.
