Thursday, February 21, 2008

Why is it important to use an independent home inspector?

I believe that there is a very serious conflict of interest between realtor referred inspectors and those who have a financial interest in the sale of a property. Those inspectors who find too many defects in a home will automatically be taken off the realtor's "list" of inspectors that they use, because, of course, they want to make a sale. Their clients, therefore, are left uniformed and may end up purchasing a home with major safety and structural defect issues. I belong to an organization, IHINA (Independent Home Inspectors of North America). We try to educate our clients why they should use an inspector who does not have any connections with anyone who has a financial interest in the the home being inspected. We actually have to sign a pledge stating that we will not actively solicit referrals from these individuals. We also educate our clients about structural and safety concerns that may possibly be overlooked at the walk-through. Overall, the independent home inspector is acting in the best interest of his client, and gives you a report and explanation that you can actually understand. I am also available for questions you may have any time after the inspection has been completed. Click on the following link to direct you to the IHINA website that will give you more detail into how Independent Home Inspectors are expected to conduct themselves and also a link to a clip from Good Morning America that will give you some insight on why it is important to use an independent inspector.
Click on the following link to view a NBC Dateline investigative report.
Link to HOME-AIDE Inspections, LLC

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