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Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • What is a Home Inspection?
  • What is Covered by an Inspection?
  • Components / Testing Not Covered by a Home Inspection
  • How Long Should an Inspection Take?
  • Goal of the Home Inspection Service
  • Attending the Inspection - Who's Invited?
  • What Does the Buyer Need to Bring to an Inspection?
  • What Should be Expected from the Inspector?
  • How Much Should a Home Inspection Cost?
  • When Should You Pay the Inspection Fees?
  • What Should the Home Inspection Report Look Like?
  • Understanding Inspection Reports
  • What Happens After the Inspection?

Buyers Guide

  • Buying a Home "As Is"
  • Inspecting Old vs. New Homes
  • Should I Be Concerned About Chinese Drywall?

Sellers Guide

  • Today's Sellers
  • Home Inspections & The Seller's Responsibilities
  • What Defects are the Seller's Responsibility?
  • Does the Inspector Come Back to Inspect Repairs?
  • Should Repairs or Building Updates be Permitted?
  • I am the Seller – Should I Have My Home Inspected Before I Sell?
  • Communicating with the Inspector (for Sellers)

Inspection Companies

  • A Typical Menu of Inspection Services
  • Comparing Inspection Companies

Additional Info

  • Deciding on a Home Warranty
  • The Inspector Missed Something. What Should You Do?
  • How Do I Choose My Termite Inspector?
  • Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent?
  • Buying a Newly Constructed Home
  • Elements of a New Construction Inspection
  • Roof Covering and Installation Date
  • Roof Deck Attachment
  • Roof to Wall Connection
  • Roof Shape
  • Secondary Water Resistance
  • Opening Protection
  • Hurricane Mitigation 101 Summary
  • Are There More Risks with Short Sales than Foreclosed Distressed Homes?

Sinkholes

  • Should I Be Concerned About Sinkholes?
  • What is a Sinkhole?
  • Sinkhole Inspection

Comparing Inspection Companies

Five years ago, before licensing came into effect in July 2012, there were probably 1,000 active home inspectors in the real estate inspection industry in the state of Florida. Today that number is over 7,500 home inspectors.

I hear you say “how can this be?”. We have almost 7 times the number of inspectors and we are now in the slowest market in real estate history. The reason is licensing and grandfathering of inspectors!

It is getting more confusing every day for consumers to choose an inspector with CONFIDENCE. How can you tell the difference between a newly licensed inspector/inspection company and one that has been around for years? Price is NOT one of them! Where does this leave you? Vulnerable to selecting an inexperienced, under-qualified inspection company or one that may not be there if an issue arises after closing!

Did you know that even the most experienced veteran inspector can only weigh up on approximately 75-85% of the risk at best on your home purchase? How much therefore will a newly licensed inspection company or inspector?

You must be cautious and choose an inspection company that has proven the test of time and financially stable in today’s market. You must ask the right questions. Do your homework!

Go online now and compare inspection companies, business profiles, and more.

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