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                       7 Misconceptions about Home Inspections

1.      Home inspectors are LICENSED    NO.  The state of Michigan does not test, regulate or license home inspectors.  Consumers have no protection.  Anyone in Michigan can claim to be a home Inspector. 

2.      One inspector is as good as another.  Inspectors are not a commodity.  Like any service there is a huge difference between providers.  Most inspection companies in Southeast Michigan are not really a company.  90% + are “One Man Operations” who have created a job for themselves.  They work off of a cell phone, here today and maybe gone tomorrow.

Hire honest professional service providers that prove they’re looking out for your interests first by carrying the above coverages. 

3.  FHA, VA or CITY inspectors have inspected the home and found all the problems so I don’t need to pay for another inspection.  FHA and VA have never inspected homes.  The government will not expose themselves to the risk of performing inspections.  Appraisers do not inspect FHA & VA homes.  To accurately determine a homes value, appraisers do a visual “Systems Condition Assessment” of the home.  This is not an inspection; it’s done to determine value.  Appraisers do not do an inspection.  Appraisers do not have the skills/training to inspect homes and home inspectors do not have the skills/training to appraise homes.  The FHA.GOV web site instructs home buyers to always get a home inspection and clarifies the difference between appraisals and home inspections.  City inspections are done for the city, not the homebuyer.  The typical city inspection takes 10 to 15 minutes versus 2.5 to 3 hours for a professional inspection.  Professional Inspection companies look out for your interests 

4. I’m buying a Foreclosure/Bank Owned Vacant home & I don’t need an inspection.  Banks sell their properties “AS IS”.  You may think your getting a “DEAL”.  Only a professional inspection can tell you if your “AS  IS” is really a bargain. YES you need a home inspection.  

5  New home:  Were buying a New/Newer home & don’t need an inspection    Don’t make this mistake.  You’re home is the biggest investment of your life.  An inspection investment of $ 300 to $400 on a home purchase of hundred(s) of thousands of dollars is simply a “No Brainer”.  In 20 years of inspecting new homes we have found many major situations unknown to both the builder and city that may not be apparent for years.  Even if no major problems are found the education/information a professional inspector will provide you “Peace of Mind” Questioning the value of a home inspection??     Ask your inspector if they provide a Money back “Guarantee”.  

6  My relative is a builder/contractor & they’ll inspect the home for FREE   A well meaning family member who wants to help can be a misdirected Good Samaritan.   They are not qualified unless they have had professional inspector training and served an apprenticeship.  Only a professionally trained full time home inspector will give you “Peace of Mind”.    Avoiding the money pit is too important to trust to a free review from friends or family no matter how well intentioned  

7        I should hire the lowest price inspector  MAYBE but not likely.  Remember “You get what you pay for!” People have been saying that for a long time because there is so much truth to it. For the past 20 years our company has regularly shopped the competition.  We’ve found the difference between professional providers is typically about $30.  We all have the same costs of doing business to provide professional services.

Hiring the cheapest inspectors might save $100 today and cost you Thousands next month or next year.  BE CAREFUL..VERY    

WITH SO MANY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS HOW CAN I GET A GREAT INSPECTION? It starts with technically trained Inspectors who have enough experience to give you a “GUARANTEE of SATISFACTION and “PEACE OF MIND”