We recommend professional full home inspections on all of the homes we sell. There is no way that the seller, the listing agent, our buyers, or us for that matter know all of the intricate details of every house that we sell. That is why a full home inspection at about $250.00 for the average home is well worth the investment. That way if there is a major defect discovered by the inspector then we can negotiate a solution with all parties before closing. The other side of the coin is when the buyer chooses not to have an inspection and six weeks later a major defect is discovered, the buyer may have trouble getting the seller to do Ten tips to choosing a Home Inspector
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) suggests that home buyers call several inspectors in their area and interview them in advance to ascertain their qualifications. Here are some important questions to ask:
1.	Is the inspector a candidate or a certified member of ASHI?
2.	How long has the inspector been in business as a home inspector firm?
3.	Is the inspector specifically experienced in residential construction?
4.	Does the company offer to do any repairs or improvements based on its inspection? This might be a conflict of interest.
5.	How long will the inspection take? The average time is 2 1/2 to 3 hours: anything less isn't enough time to do a thorough inspection.
6.	How thorough is the inspection? Does the inspector utilize technical tools such as moisture, electrical, carbon monoxide, gas, and water leak detectors to aid in diagnosing problems?
7.	Does the inspector supply a comprehensive written report with detailed explanations or a checklist?
8.	Does the report include a summary list of items needing immediate attention?
9.	Does the inspector encourage the client to attend the inspection? This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an inspector's refusal should raise a red flag.
10.	Does the inspector participate in continuing education?
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