Charlotte Home Inspector
704-778-1353
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Home Inspector Charlotte, NC
AHI HOME & BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Serves the Winston Salem / Greensboro, NC Metro area
Charlotte Home Inspector
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Home Inspector Charlotte, NC


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR HOME BUYERS

Question? Why should I even get a home inspection?

The purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. You
should learn as much as you can about the condition of the property and the need for any
major repairs before you buy, so that you can minimize unpleasant surprises and difficulties
afterwards.
Of course, a home inspection also points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as the
maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After the inspection, you will
have a much clearer understanding of the subject property you are about to purchase.

If you are already a home owner, a home inspection may be used to identify problems in the
making and to learn preventive measures which might avoid costly future repairs. If you are
planning to sell your home, you may wish to have an home inspection prior to placing your
home on the market. This will give you a better understanding of conditions which may be
discovered by the buyer's inspector, and an opportunity to make repairs that will put the
house in better selling condition.

HOW TO SELECT A HOME INSPECTOR?

  • Make sure your home inspector meets the requirements of all laws and
    regulations in your state.
  • Your home inspector should have proper training or experience.
  • Ask if the home inspector is a member of a professional Home Inspection
    organization.
  • If your state or province does not require a license for home inspectors, it is
    important that the home inspector belongs to an association and abide by a set of
    standard practices and code of ethics that require professionalism in the industry.
    National home inspector organizations like the American Society of Home
    Inspectors (ASHI), National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI),
    and similar state or province level organizations require their members to adhere
    to strict standards of practice and continuing education.
  • Ideally, he should be referred by someone other than your real estate agent.
    The best home inspectors are often labeled by some agents as "Deal Breakers."
    Someone with this reputation is likely to provide a comprehensive home
    inspection.

What else can I ask a home inspector to help me make a decision?

  • What type of report do you deliver?
A home inspection should include a report that describes what was inspected. The best
reports are created using home inspection software that include pictures and comments
specific to your home.

  • When and how do you deliver the report?
Inspectors using home inspection software can often deliver the report on site or at least
deliver the report thru the Internet for quicker delivery. Internet report delivery is often
important for out of town clients instead of messy faxes or costly overnight shipping.

  • Can I see a sample home inspection report?
Request a copy of a sample report to make sure it is detailed and easily understood. If you
cannot understand the report or if you lose interest in reading the ton of extra, useless
information some reports contain you probably will not read your own report and maybe
miss important information.
Who is the cheapest? Inspectors all look at the same things right?
Every inspector is different and comes with strong points and weak points. You may save
$50 by choosing a cheaper inspector and he could miss $1,000 in problems. Usually, the
best home inspectors are not the cheapest.  If you want to save money, possibly thousands,
then don't choose the cheapest home inspector. A thorough and experienced home inspector
is the best route to take.



North Carolina Cites Served!

Archdale / Asheboro / China Grove / Clemmons / Climax / Colfax / Denton
/ Gilford / Greensboro / High Point / High Rock Lake / Kernersville / Level Cross / Lewisville /
Lexington / Mocksville / New Market / Pleasant Garden / Randleman / Rockwell / Salisbury /
Thomasville /Welcome / Winston-Salem / Woodleaf



North  Carolina Counties served:   Gilford, Forsyth, Davidson
Contact:
NC & SC Licensed Home Inspector
David A. Johnson
Phone: 704-778-1353
Fax: 704-636-2800
info@winston-salemhomeinspections.com
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