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1) Ask for referrals: Talk to your relatives, friends or local real estate agents about possible home inspectors. If they hired a home inspector and were happy with the service, they can provide you with the name and contact information. Try to gather two or three referrals.
2) Interview the home inspectors: Ask questions to learn about the home inspectors on your list. Find out about their education, years of experience, number of inspections they've performed and insurance coverage. Also, do they participate in continuing education or stay up-to-date on current laws and building codes? Lastly, ask for a list of references.
3) Determine the inspection cost: Ask the home inspectors how much they would charge for an inspection and what areas of the house it includes. The cost can vary based on the region, size of the house and scope of the services.
4) Make sure you are welcome at the inspection: If the home inspector or real estate agent discourages you from attending the inspection, consider it a red flag. This is a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity to see your new home through the eyes of an expert. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn how to adequately maintain your home and be aware of any potential problems.
5) Get the home inspection report in writing: Don't accept the home inspector's word about the condition of the home. Ensure that he or she will provide you with a comprehensive, hardcopy report. The report should be included as part of the home inspection and covered by your inspection fee. Additionally, a detailed report can provide a legal basis later should any problems arise that went undetected at the time of inspection.
(Source: The Lawrence Journal-World)
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