What is a Home Inspection?
By ProMatcher Staff
What is a Home Inspection? A home inspection is a thorough visual inspection of a property. The inspection is intended to provide information about the overall condition of the home to the potential home buyer. When putting an offer on a home, the contract should include a home inspection contingency. If major issues are uncovered during the inspection, the buyer may decide that they no longer want to purchase the home. This cannot be done unless there is a inspection contingency in the offer.
What’s included in the cost of a home inspection? The home inspector will walk-through of each room of the house. In the process, he or she will take note of any defects or items in need of repair. The inspector will also inspect the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. The home inspection is just a visual inspection. The inspector will not have the opportunity to open walls or inspect elements that are not visible to the naked eye. The inspector will also take a look at the roof, foundation, and other exterior elements of the home like the garage and driveway.
What is NOT typically included in the cost of a basic home inspection?
- Asbestos testing
- Radon testing
- Mold testing remediation
- Rodent and pest inspection
- Lead testing
- Pool inspection
- Tree inspection
Many of these services can be performed by a home inspector, but they will come at an additional cost. In some cases, these inspections or services will need to be performed by a third-party.
Does a home inspector need a license? The short answer is, "Yes." In almost every state, a home inspector is required to have a state license. You'll have to do a little bit of research to find out the requirements in your state.
Home Inspector Associations. Home inspectors can belong to a number of different professional associations. These organizations offer various training programs, certifications, and professional designations.
Some examples of these organizations are:
1. InterNACHI The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors;
2. NAHI The National Association of Home Inspectors; and
3. ASHI American Society of Home Inspectors.
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