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How do I find a home inspector?
In order to find a home inspector, Dian Hymer, author of
"Buying and Selling a Home A Complete Guide," Chronicle Books, San Francisco;
1994, advises looking for someone with demonstrable qualifications. "Ideally, the
general inspector you select should be either an engineer, an architect, or a contractor.
When possible, hire an inspector who belongs to one of the home inspection trade
organizations."
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has developed
formal inspection guidelines and a professional code of ethics for its members. Membership
to ASHI is not automatic; proven field experience and technical knowledge of structures
and their various systems and appliances are a prerequisite.
One can usually find an inspector by looking in the phone
book or by inquiring at a real estate office or sometimes at an area REALTOR® association.
Rates for the service vary greatly. Many inspectors charge
about $400, but costs go up with the scope of the inspection.
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