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There are many choices when choosing a home inspector. Price should be one of the things you ask for. However, don't make price your only consideration . Ask around. Friends, neighbors, Realtors, etc. When speaking to an inspector ask about licenses, credentials, insurance and continuing education. Be well informed on what you are getting for your money. I began in the home renovation business buying and selling houses (doing the work myself) for approximately 6 years and I have been in the inspection business full time for approximately 5 years now. Only during the first year did I advertise. Since then my business has been word of mouth. Since I started I've performed over 1600 inspections. In 2006 I performed 500 inspections (with no advertising). In 2007 it was down slightly due to a slow down in the market. (470, again, with no advertising). The organization I prefer to be a member of is The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. This organization requires testing and continuing education. InterNACHI requires 20 hours of continuing education per year. Ask this questions when interviewing inspectors. I also carry very good liability and Errors and Omissions insurance. This should be another question you ask.
Last year I qualified for my Certified Master Inspector certification which includes a criminal background check, continuing education requirements and inspection requirements. Insurance and continuing education have costs attached. It all goes back to getting what you pay for. Find a Certified Master Inspector in your area Please click below to verify my license with the
As the father of a 17 year old daughter, I have concerns as other parents do. So far I've been very blessed with a daughter that is concerned with her religion,her family, her grades and her conduct. Some parents are not so lucky. I proudly support Teen Challenge and their mission
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