04.18.08
Selecting a Qualified Home Inspector for Your Purchase of Colorado Springs Real Estate
Isn’t it a shame that there isn’t a lemon law for homes?!? Thankfully, I haven’t seen too many after-the-closing surprises concerning condition. One on the primary reasons? An outstanding home inspector.
It’s easy to fall in love with a home at first sight. Buying residential real estate is a fairly emotional process for most Colorado Springs home buyers. Before you visualize baking apple pie with your kid’s kids, be sure you have a good idea of the condition. There are plenty of home inspectors out there. How do you distinguish a thorough and knowledgable inspector from one who flies through the house and barely slows down when he kicks the tires?
First of all, find a home inspector who is ASHI certified. The American Society of Home Inspectors is is North America’s oldest and most respected professional society of home inspectors. Inspectors who have this affiliation are expected to follow standards for ethical and professional behavior. An ASHI member is held accountable for presenting a solid business character.
Second, be sure to work with an inspector who has current Errors and Omissions Insurance. This may come in handy if something is not discovered during the inspection process. It also is another indicator of a responsible business person.
Finally, get a recommendation from a Colorado Springs real esate agent. As Realtors, we get to see how different inspectors work, how they talk to our buyers/sellers, and how their inspection results best summarize the actual condition of the house.
One of my favorite Colorado Springs home inspectors is Mark Baxley of Brick and Mortar Home Inspections. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering so he’s very detail oriented. And he has a great deal of experience in the housing industry so he knows what to look for when inspecting different types of homes, different ages, and different builders. He’s a great resource so give him a call if you have questions about the inspection process or to get a quote.
Hide Inspectors is here to save the world » Blog Archive » Quick Roundup said,
April 19, 2008 at 10:17 am
[…] http://blog.springsliving.com/2008/04/18/selecting-a-qualified-home-inspector-for-your-purchase-of-c……; about the inspection process or to get a quote. Bookmark It. Add to Del.icio.us Add to digg Add to Facebook Add to FURL Add to Google Bookmarks Add to reddit Add to Stumble Upon Add to Technorati Add to Yahoo My Web Hide Sites. […]
What you didnt know about Tire Inspectors » Blog Archive » ‘tire inspector’ on the web said,
April 19, 2008 at 11:20 am
[…] http://blog.springsliving.com/2008/04/18/selecting-a-qualified-home-inspector-for-your-purchase-of-c…There are plenty of home inspectors out there. How do you distinguish a thorough and knowledgable inspector from one who flies through the house and barely slows down when he kicks the tires? First of all, find a home inspector who is … […]
Hide Inspectors is here to save the world » Blog Archive » What others have been saying about hide inspector said,
April 20, 2008 at 10:16 am
[…] http://blog.springsliving.com/2008/04/18/selecting-a-qualified-home-inspector-for-your-purchase-of-c……; about the inspection process or to get a quote. Bookmark It. Add to Del.icio.us Add to digg Add to Facebook Add to FURL Add to Google Bookmarks Add to reddit Add to Stumble Upon Add to Technorati Add to Yahoo My Web Hide Sites. […]
What you didnt know about Tire Inspectors » Blog Archive » Quick Roundup said,
April 20, 2008 at 11:24 am
[…] http://blog.springsliving.com/2008/04/18/selecting-a-qualified-home-inspector-for-your-purchase-of-c…There are plenty of home inspectors out there. How do you distinguish a thorough and knowledgable inspector from one who flies through the house and barely slows down when he kicks the tires? First of all, find a home inspector who is … […]
What you didnt know about Tire Inspectors » Blog Archive » Fast Tuesday links said,
April 22, 2008 at 11:32 am
[…] http://blog.springsliving.com/2008/04/18/selecting-a-qualified-home-inspector-for-your-purchase-of-c…There are plenty of home inspectors out there. How do you distinguish a thorough and knowledgable inspector from one who flies through the house and barely slows down when he kicks the tires? First of all, find a home inspector who is … […]
What you didnt know about Tire Inspectors » Blog Archive » What others have been saying about tire inspector said,
April 24, 2008 at 11:23 am
[…] http://blog.springsliving.com/2008/04/18/selecting-a-qualified-home-inspector-for-your-purchase-of-c…There are plenty of home inspectors out there. How do you distinguish a thorough and knowledgable inspector from one who flies through the house and barely slows down when he kicks the tires? First of all, find a home inspector who is … […]
Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog and Homes for Sale » The Steps in Purchasing Colorado Springs Real Estate said,
May 16, 2008 at 11:03 am
[…] a deal with the other party, we can begin our due diligence period. We’ll start with a home inspection and continue by collecting Common Interest Community Documents (Covenants,Bylaws, and more), […]