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Print this list for a handy reference, when you're interviewing home inspectors.
QUESTIONS
1. How long have you been in the home
inspection business?
2. How many resale home inspections has your
firm completed?
3. What qualifications does the inspector have?
4. How long is the average inspection?
5. Do you inspect to the Standards of Practice of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors?
6. How much do you charge?
7. May I attend the inspection?
8. Will I get my written report on-site?
9. What else do I get?
10. Do you inspect wood stoves and fireplaces?
11. Do you inspect farm buildings, cottages, heritage homes, mobile and modular homes?
12. Can you provide approximate costs for repairs and improvements?
13. Do you contract for repairs or improvements?
14. Are you affiliated with any real estate or construction company?
15. Do you solicit,
receive or give referral fees?
16. Can I call at a later date, for information or advice?
17. What are your telephone hours?
18. What is your availability?
19. How much notice do you require?
20. Do you accept cheques and credit cards?
21. Are you willing to invoice my relocation company?
22. Can you provide references?
Copyright Gil Strachan - All rights reserved.
Gil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario, Canada since 1994. Visit http://www.allaroundthehouse.com to learn more about home inspections.
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