6 Important Note About Home Inspector Certifications

Important Note about “Home Inspector Certifications”

You should not confuse a home inspector’s license with these so-called “certifications.” These are just documents offered by, or sold by home inspection trade societies or companies. They can even be obtained via home study courses, or provided by home inspection companies that certify their own inspectors. While they persuasive at best, when it comes to proving the competence of a home inspector and his reputation for delivering good services, it should not be accepted at face value. Again, it is not a license.

Because the home inspection business is unregulated in most states, certifications are available to anyone.

So now that you know what a home inspection is and how to select a good home inspector, it is now time for you to pick up the phone and call your chosen home inspection company.

Just a few more things to remember before closing: Your home inspection company should have an OPEN DOOR POLICY when it comes to answering questions you might have. In addition to that, the home inspector himself should be WILLING TO ADDRESS all of your questions and provide you with a full verbal and written report.