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Actually you should not use a home inspector selected by your real estate agent. If the agent likes a particular home inspector, it can be because they do not rock the boat. A very thorough home inspector is the bain of a real estate agent, as they tend to threaten a lot of deals. I always tell my clients to select their home inspector using references from friends, family, coworkers, etc.
The home inspector is your last line of defense. You really do not want to use a home inspector who is highly recommended by your agent. A cozy agent-home inspector relationship is a de facto conflict of interest.
Actually you should not use a home inspector selected by your real estate agent. If the agent likes a particular home inspector, it can be because they do not rock the boat. A very thorough home inspector is the bain of a real estate agent, as they tend to threaten a lot of deals. I always tell my clients to select their home inspector using references from friends, family, coworkers, etc.
The home inspector is your last line of defense. You really do not want to use a home inspector who is highly recommended by your agent. A cozy agent-home inspector relationship is a de facto conflict of interest.
And THAT is why your posts are refreshing; if only every agent acted like this.
Actually you should not use a home inspector selected by your real estate agent. If the agent likes a particular home inspector, it can be because they do not rock the boat.
Oops, what I meant to say was that the 2 inspectors whose BBB pages I found were not the ones given to me by my realtor.
Oops, what I meant to say was that the 2 inspectors whose BBB pages I found were not the ones given to me by my realtor.
But, does the BBB rating mean much to you???
It can't hurt. I wouldn't use an inspector who had negative BBB content. However it does not guarantee quality, only that nobody hates him enough to complain.
The last two properties I bought I had used the realtor's home inspector. Both were extremely thorough and honest. I had no issues with them. However, I do understand your point that it can be biased. But, if you have an honest realtor to begin with, you should not have a problem.
The last two properties I bought I had used the realtor's home inspector. Both were extremely thorough and honest. I had no issues with them. However, I do understand your point that it can be biased. But, if you have an honest realtor to begin with, you should not have a problem.
i agree, mostly. but even if the realtor is honest, they could be subconsciously drawn to the ones that keep the process moving, thinking that those are the "best" inspectors. it's a good rule of thumb to follow...but obviously there are exceptions to every rule.
Keep in mind home inspectors will not find issues buried within walls, and many hidden items. They will only see visual items. So, even if you have an unbiased inspector who is BBB credited, they still wont find hidden problems. Thats why I dont put much emphasis on the inspector no matter where they were found or what kind of credentials they have. They simply will not find the hidden leaks in pipes, water damage, mold, all that stuff that cant be seen.
Yeah, and no matter what, you still sign that disclaimer before they start saying you won't sue them when they miss something.
I always feel like they just try to find enough stuff to ask the seller for so they are kind of making back for you what you paid them.
Home inspections don't seem so useful, unless it's Holmes from HGTV
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