Greater [city 1] house inspection

Buyer's & seller's inspection services offered in [state]

A home inspection helps you make sound purchasing and selling decisions.

Buying or selling your home is a significant milestone. So this is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The price of a home inspection is very small when compared to the cost of the home itself. We at A NO Dealers are determined to perform inspections with the utmost quality and integrity so you can make the most qualified selling or purchasing decisions.

To learn more about our home inspections in [major cities 1], and nearby in [state], call 1-800-640-1500 or click below to contact us online today!

• What do we inspect?

  A standard home inspection is a visual review of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. Think of a house inspection like a physical exam by a doctor. However, it should be clearly stated that a home inspection is not to be confused with an appraisal, a building code inspection, a guarantee of any kind, or an insurance policy on the condition of the property.

  During an inspection, one of our contractors will review readily accessible exposed portions of the structure, including the:

  • Roof
  • Attic
  • Walls
  • Ceilings
  • Floors
  • Windows

  • Doors
  • Basement
  • Foundation
  • Heating/air conditioning systems
  • Interior plumbing
  • Electrical systems
• What can you expect?

  Home inspections are not intended to point out every small problem or any latent defect in a home. Most minor or cosmetic flaws, for example, should be apparent to the buyer without the aid of a professional.

  A home inspector is typically hired by a potential home buyer right after the offer to purchase contract has been signed. Before a potential buyer signs the offer to purchase contract, they should be sure that there is an inspection clause, making the purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated.

• How to find a house inspector?

  Good referral sources for home inspection services are friends, neighbors, or business acquaintances who have been satisfied with a home inspector. In addition, lawyers and mortgage brokers may also recommend a home inspector.

  The names of local inspectors can be found by searching through the Division of Professional Licensure website or in the Yellow Pages, where many advertise under "Building Inspection Service" or "Home Inspection Service."

  Real estate brokers and salesmen may not directly recommend a specific home inspection company or home inspector unless representing the buyer as a buyer's broker. Brokers, however, may provide assistance to buyers in accessing information on licensed home inspectors.

  A current homeowner may also want to get a home inspection, which will help them make sound selling decisions by identifying any problems.

  Additional tips:

  1. As of May 2001, home inspectors are required to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A home inspector's license should be verified prior to hiring with the Board of Registration of Home Inspectors online or phone at (617) 727- 4459.
  2. If you have retained a contractor then you should be a welcomed presence at the home inspection. The home inspector should be willing to address all of the buyer's questions while also providing a full verbal and written report.
  3. If hiring an inspector, you should expect an open door policy from the company. Will your contractor provide answers regarding the content of the home inspection report in the future?
• What is expected of you?

  While not necessary, it is recommended that the buyer be present for the inspection. This allows the buyer to observe the inspector and to ask questions directly while also obtaining a better understanding of the condition of the home, how its systems work, and how to maintain it. The written report may also be easier to understand if the buyer was present during the inspection.

  It is important that safe access and sufficient lighting is provided so that the inspector can inspect the property.

• What happens afterward?

  Inspectors must provide a written evaluation report based on the standards of compliance in accordance with Massachusetts or Connecticut.

  At the conclusion of the home inspection, the buyer should be well informed of the condition of the home. It should be known if there are apparent problems, if repairs need to be made, whether or not there are any risks of concealed damage, and whether further investigation is recommended and/or required.

  Recommended inspections before selling/buying a home:

  • Lead paint
  • Water quality
  • Wood destroying insects, including termites

  • Air quality, including radon gasses
  • Fungi, mold, and allergens
  • Seller required Urea Formaldehyde Insulation disclosure

  While some home inspectors are qualified to offer these services, these inspections and tests are not part of the basic home inspection and should be contracted through qualified licensed professionals in those fields.

Schedule a home inspection today!

Are you ready to make sound purchasing or selling decisions with a contractor who provides thorough and quality home inspections? A NO Dealers is the company for you.

To learn more about our home inspection services, click below to contact us online today. We proudly serve [major cities 1], [minor cities 3], and nearby!