Avoid The Blind Inspector

Learn Seven Things You Must Know To Avoid Hiring A Blind Home Inspector

Avoid The Blind Inspector1. Get A Home Inspection From The Owner Of The Company

Nobody works harder for you, the client, than Texas Pro Home Inspection! Our business’s success depends on exceeding your expectations each and every time. We have a vested interest in ensuring your Total Satisfaction!

It’s important to note that it takes a full-time inspector years to develop the eyes, ears, and nose for hunting down problems. New or part-time home inspectors may require more time in the field to hone these skills. We encourage you to inquire about the number of inspections an inspector conducts annually to ensure you’re making an informed decision.

A quality full-time home inspector will typically conduct over 300 inspections a year – blind inspectors conduct under 100 inspections a year.

Our extensive experience, conducting over 400 inspections yearly, is a result of the trust and referrals we receive from our prior clients, lenders, and real estate agents. This track record significantly reduces the chance of you hiring a blind inspector, providing you with a sense of security in your choice.

On the other hand, if the inspector does three inspections a day, he probably needs to spend more time doing a complete job. A thorough inspection takes around three hours on average. Anything less, and you’re just getting a drive-by inspection or a blind inspector.

2. Education & Training

Being a contractor is very different from being a Professional Home Inspector. Home inspectors are responsible for evaluating all of the systems and components of the home — not just one aspect such as the brick or the framing. To be able to provide a competent evaluation of all of these elements takes formal education and training.

Did the inspector attend one of the top home inspection schools, or did he complete a correspondence course, or have his brother in law Bubba show him how to inspect?

Comprehensive, continuing education and training is a must!

3. Certifications

While certifications are certainly important, it’s the combination of Experience, Education, and Training that make the difference in the competency of your next home inspector. Certifications let the world know that the inspector can pass a test, not that he can inspect a home properly. We all know people who are certified for one thing or another that we wouldn’t hire under any circumstances.

There is simply no substitute for experience and proper training.

4. Advanced Technology

Buying a home is an extraordinary investment. So why would you want merely an ordinary inspection?

There is no reason to wonder if you’re getting the best inspection if the inspector is using cutting-edge technologies and the proper tools — such as Laser Thermometer, Hand-Held Computer, Moisture Meter, Outlet Testers, etc

– Newer technology such as these will uncover “hidden” signs of damage and potential problems that might otherwise go undetected in an “ordinary” inspection.

Buying a home is an extraordinary investment. So why would you want merely an ordinary inspection?

There is no reason to wonder if you’re getting the best inspection if the inspector is using cutting-edge technologies and the proper tools — such as Laser Thermometer, Hand-Held Computer, Moisture Meter, Outlet Testers, etc

– Newer technology such as these will uncover “hidden” signs of damage and potential problems that might otherwise go undetected in an “ordinary” inspection.

5. The Inspection Report

The top home inspectors in today’s business don’t produce handwritten reports. A professional inspector will provide at least a 30+ page narrative report, and not some little 10-15 pages that you can’t read because he writes like your doctor.

You should want the report to be written in plain English, not some “Techno-Jargon”- that only the home inspector can understand.

The report should not contain repair cost estimates. Inspectors should NEVER make repairs or offer to make repairs at a later date.

An inspector that makes repairs should always be avoided due to the conflict of interest inherent in that situation. All national home inspection associations forbid this lack of integrity and objectivity.

Ask for a sample of an inspection report so you’ll know what you can expect for your time and money. After all, you are the client!

6. The Company That Offers The Cheapest Price Is NOT The Company You Should Hire

The company that offers the cheapest price is generally showing you a couple of things; 1) they are new or part-time and 2) they really do not know their costs (they will not be in business very long).

If you want a thorough Home Inspection of, what most likely will be, the largest purchase of your life, you will want an experienced professional Home Inspection Company on your side. Hiring a Home Inspection Company with experience that understands that they work for you and no one else is critical. Making sure that you, the buyer, understands the condition of your new property is our first priority.

* Inspectors that charge less, know less, do less and therefore inspect less. They typically do not carry the technology and tools that are necessary to complete a thorough inspection.

* Texas Pro Home Inspection always provides an on-site review of our findings with you and make sure that you understand all aspects of the property. The final report, which includes photos, is emailed to you in PDF file by the end of the next day.

7. Ask To See What Other Home Buyers Have Said About The Inspector

Texas Pro Home Inspection ask their clients to complete comment cards upon completion of the inspection. Professional Inspectors want to know what they are doing right, as well as what might need improvement because you can’t improve what you don’t measure. If the inspector can’t or won’t provide client referrals, he might be blind in more ways than one!

Texas Pro Home Inspection LogoAt Texas Pro Home Inspection, where we serve Fort Worth and surrounding areas, we understand the importance of your home investment. We are highly trained and experienced and provide detailed and accurate reporting of the property’s condition to ensure your safety and Peace Of Mind. Whether buying or selling, trust us to give you the confidence you need in one of your biggest investments. Don’t wait—call or text us today at 469-879-2772 to schedule your inspection and secure your future.

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