Steps of an Inspection

• Decide to Sell/Purchase a Home/Property
• Research and Contact a Qualified Home Inspector 
• Schedule a Home Inspection
• Complete and return the Pre-Inspection Agreement
  • This defines the scope of the inspection, pricing, and approximate length of time of the inspection
  • Denotes the standards used when conducting the inspection and report
  • Communicates expectation for report delivery
• Reminder to Seller to secure pets, turn off alarms, and remove obstructions from major components
• Inspection Occurs - complete visual inspection of exterior and interior  (We strongly encourage our clients to join us for at least the last 45 minutes of the inspection for an onsite discussion)
• Report is compiled with photos and items which are denoted as Acceptable, Marginal, and Repair/Replace
• Our Warranty and Concierge Service information is included with the report

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What a Home Inspector Isn't

A quality home inspector, following a strict code of ethics, does not:

• Offer to repair any items
• Predict the remaining life of a system/component
• Receive referral fees
• Comment on the market value
• Perform code inspections