Inspectors
and
Inspections
purchasing older homes that may have a higher potential for certain problems. "I would have
never thought of checking that..." or "That problem was not in the disclosure
statement." are examples of statements I have heard from buyers when a problem was
pointed out to them. Many times the current owners are not even aware of some of the
existing problems but are almost always willing to rectify or negotiate a resolution.
Most people spend an average of about 30 minutes walking through a home when "house
hunting". It is impossible to look at all the structural and mechanical components in that
amount of time even if you have the necessary equipment and knowledge.
This is why you need a home inspector!
We spend about 3 hours reviewing the average home and another 2 hours reviewing photos
and writing the final report. You get information based on more than 25 years of experience
with home construction and maintenance.
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maintenance and common problems is just beginning, please give us the opportunity to work
with you. We are "Independent" home inspectors. This means:
- We promise an unbiased and complete inspection for our clients and represent only
their interests (buyer or seller, never both). - It is never our goal to prevent your purchase of the property but rather to help you
understand exactly what you are getting. You can then make an informed decision. - We are not associated with any Realtor, and although we accept referrals we do not
solicit them. This way we maintain no financial interest in the sale and can remain
totally unbiased.
You receive a copy of our itemized check list at the end of the inspection and a computer
generated, narrative type summary report (which includes photos) is emailed (pdf), delivered
or mailed to you within 36 hours of the end of the inspection. See the bottom of our
Inspection Info page to view sample files. The final report also contains a list of common
maintenance items. Let our years of experience work for you!
There are many online resources for first time buyers, just search on "First time home buyer"
in Google or Yahoo. Check out the links below for further assistance. You will find almost all
mortgage companies, and all government sites will recommend a home inspection.
HUD Homebuying
HUD Minnesota Homeownership
Bankrate.com Homebuyer Guide
Yahoo Mortgage Center
Fannie Mae Foundation
Minnesota Housing Finance agency
Dakota County Community Development Agency
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