By Kim Buish 

There are many important things to do when buying Houston Real Estate and one of the most important things is hiring a home inspector because they can save you the heartbreak of buying the wrong home and make sure you are aware of the defects in a home before you purchase it.

In today’s post we will provide you with 6 tips for choosing the best home inspector so you can start searching for a home inspector now before you start searching for Houston Homes for Sale.

Tip #1 – Search Online For a Home Inspector

One of the best ways to find a home inspector is by searching online because you literally have access to dozens of home inspectors who are qualified with inspecting Houston Real Estate.

As you are reviewing home inspectors make sure you choose someone who has plenty of feedback from their clients on websites like Yelp and they should be easy to contact via phone, fax or email.

Tip #2 – Confirm That They Want You There for the Inspection

Since buying a home will most likely be the biggest financial transaction of your life it just makes sense for you to be there during the home inspection since this will give you a clear picture of the Houston Real Estate you are buying.

You should confirm with the home inspector that you can follow them during the inspection and learn from them while they are working.

Tip 3 – Request a Sample Home Inspection Report

Another great way to really get to know a home inspector is to ask them for a sample home inspection report because this will give you a great idea of the quality of their work.

Make sure that their home inspection report includes plenty of pictures because you want to have confidence that you’re getting the most value for your investment in the home inspector.

Tip 4 – Ask Them If They Are a Member of Any Trade Groups

As you are interviewing home inspectors you should always ask if they are members of any professional home inspectors group like ASHI, InterNACHI, NAHI or any other home inspection organization based out of Houston.

Tip 5 – Inquire About Their Certifications and Experience

One of the most important questions you must ask when choosing a home inspector is to ask them about their certifications and level of experience including questions like if they take any special courses to enhance their knowledge.

Tip 6 – What Won’t Be Included In The Home Inspection Report?

Last of all, but most important, you should ask the Houston home inspector what won’t be included in the home inspection report because some areas of your home may not be inspected depending on the time of the year.

Search for Houston Homes for Sale

To buy Houston Real Estate or to search for Houston Homes For Sale contact me, Kim Buish, Realtor(R) with Red Door Realty & Associates by calling me at (713) 819-1642 or click here to connect with me onine.