How To Choose A Home Inspector [Not All Created Equal]
How To Choose A Home Inspector
You may be asking yourself, “How do I choose a home inspector because don’t they all do the same thing? Can’t I just Google search home inspectors and pick one?
Technically, yes you could, but it’s not advised. A big misconception among homebuyers is that home inspectors are all the same and so there doesn’t need to be a lot of forethought into hiring your home inspector. That couldn’t be further from the truth, so we are here to debunk that myth and tell you otherwise.
How to choose a home inspector is based on 3 main criteria: ethics, certification, and experience. It’s that simple. Spend some time conducting research. We aren’t talking college term paper here, folks. It doesn’t need to be elaborate nor overly time consuming. Read a company’s website and scroll their reviews. Get a good feel for who they are and what they stand for. Compare 3 or 4 to each other and pick the one who stands out based on the criteria we are going to discuss.
We will use our company, Forever Home Inspection Iowa, as an example to make the points. Let’s break down each one of the criteria.
Unmatched Ethics
We represent people, Iowa homebuyers and homeowners, by keeping you at the forefront of everything we do. Our commitment is to honor God by being a faithful steward of what has been entrusted to us. We aim to fulfill this commitment by entering every home as if it’s our own. We believe in serving others with radical honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and doing what is right. We strive for excellence in all things, which is great news for your home inspection service.
Not all home inspectors perform their duties with diligence and honesty. Sadly, many are out just to earn a quick buck and don’t take a lot of pride in their work, but our team is established and committed to doing the job right. We do this all day every day, so you can trust us to deliver a service with the highest of integrity!
Iowa’s Best Trained Home Inspectors
Not every home inspector is equipped equally. In Iowa, since there are no legal requirements for home inspector certification, anyone can pick up a tool bag and call themselves a home inspector. Alarming, isn’t it? Fortunately, we take our job extremely seriously, so we have developed a rigorous internal program encompassing the most elite home inspector training available. You can trust our team because you’re in immensely capable hands! Whatever you do, don’t overlook this very important credential for how to choose a home inspector.
Education-Focused Experience
With every inspection our aim is to report the facts AND educate the homebuyer. Our inspectors take the time to discuss the reasons behind home defects with every client, in addition to the loads of educational resources available for free on our website. Plus, once you complete a home inspection with us, you get some special perks as a Forever Home family member! With thousands of inspections complete, we offer unparalleled experience not to be found elsewhere. Ensure whoever you hire is education-minded and takes the necessary time to answer your questions.
Impeccable Client Care (BONUS TIP!)
Impeccable client care is key to a smooth inspection experience, from start to finish. We offer simple-to-schedule inspections by either calling our main line at (515) 222-6204 or utilizing our easy online inspection request form. Scheduling a home inspection should be easy! We are a home inspection team with superb communication. With our proven systems and our dedicated administrative team, we keep you and your REALTOR® in the loop every step of the way. There are no (bad) surprises when working with us!
No Hassle, Flat-Fee Pricing (BONUS TIP!)
Don’t make the mistake of choosing a home inspector based on price. When selecting a home inspector, beware of the inspector who charges too little. You know the old adage, “You get what you pay for.” That is certainly true in terms of time, quality, and everything else with your home inspection.
We take our time with every inspection and spend many hours at a property in order to properly and thoroughly inspect it, so you will get what you pay for with us… and more!
Our pricing structure is straight-forward, no strings attached. No hidden fees and no additional fees for add-ons, such as crawlspace or age of home. We do charge a reasonable fee for travel if beyond 60 miles round-trip of Des Moines. The first 60 miles is always complimentary!
Now What?
Hopefully we have successfully educated you on how to choose a home inspector. We would love the opportunity to serve you on your next home inspection. We proudly serve Ankeny, Des Moines, Slater, West Des Moines, Waukee, Urbandale, Johnston, Ames and surrounding areas. We are your right choice for a home inspector!
Check out our home inspection pricing and services here or schedule here.
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