I once had my eye on a new home to purchase, which had a style that really appealed to me.  The neighbourhood was beautiful and very close to the mountains, which perfectly suited my wish list.  The house looked very well built and I was certain it was the one!  Excited, I was ready to make an offer.  As a formality, I booked an inspection just to get to know what I was preparing to buy.  Sadly, after reading the report on the property’s numerous well-hidden issues, I passed on making the offer.  However, very luckily, the inspection had saved me a small fortune.

I eventually found my little piece of heaven, which proved to be a much better property.  I completed my purchase with confidence, as this one came with a much more favourable inspection report.

In selecting and working with a home inspector, be sure to keep the following in mind:

1. Is the inspector licensed, what are their professional credentials, and is their insurance up to date?

2. How many years of experience do they have specifically as a home inspector, and roughly how many inspections have they personally completed?

3. What is their specific industry knowledge and career background?

4. Do they have references?

5. What does the report entail? Are photos of each area, each system, and potential issues included?What kind of tools do they use during their inspection?

6. Will they outline any repairs the property may need?

7. Are inspections completed during daylight hours and is the roof inspected?

8. How long do property inspections usually take?

9. Do they provide follow up information such as a suggested maintenance schedule?

A property inspection may be the best money you ever spend in relation to your purchase – peace of mind is priceless. For further information please don’t hesitate to ask, I am always happy to help.

Adapted from DLC Marketing

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