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10 Key Questions To Ask a Home Inspector Before Hiring One

Any other questions? Feel free to contact Bruce Webb, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker Preferred bruce@brucewebb.com www.brucewebb.com (734) 392-6021

Posted Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 4:03 pm ET|Updated Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 6:57 pm ET

1) What type of licenses, certificates or designations do you hold?

2) What is the scope of your inspection? How detailed will the inspection be?

3) How many inspections do you do per year on residential homes like ours?

4) How long does the actual on-site inspection normally take?

5) Will you allow us to accompany you on the inspection?

6) What type of report will we receive and will it include estimates of costs to correct defects?

7) Do you carry errors-and-omissions insurance or give any warranties/guarantees?

8) How much does an inspection cost for a property like ours?

9) How quickly can we get it done?

10) Do you have a list of past customers and clients that we may call as referrals?

Bruce Webb, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker Preferred

(734) 392-6021

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