Buyers Guide Information

The role of the home inspector is to provide the buyer with their opinion of the home's condition at the time of inspection. Because each real estate sales contract and transaction is different, a buyer's real estate sales professional or lawyer is better qualified to answer these type of questions. A home inspection is not a pass/fail test.

Choosing a home inspector

Many new home buyers have the impression that all home inspectors are the same, in fact, many Canadian provinces and American States have no regulations for home inspectors so the experience level of inspectors vary. When you find a home inspector in your area, you should ask the following questions to be sure he/she has the proper experience you expect from a home inspector...

Organizing an Inspection

The best way to find a good home inspector is by asking friends and relatives for referrals or by searching our database of American and Canadian home inspectors. Many people assume that all home inspectors are the same which can lead to a huge disappointment and at times be very expensive...

Reasons for a Home Inspection

There are thousands of potential hazards when purchasing a home, and most buyers have no idea where to begin to look for problems. That's why it is so important to have the proper inspections completed before the expiration of the inspection clauses...

Get the most from your Home Inspection

Most inspectors also will check the condition of insulation, doors, windows and gutters. The inspector should come with some basic equipment: a flashlight, screwdriver, circuit tester, and a ladder. Others also might use binoculars, a tape measure and a builders level. The home inspector should be willing to get a good close look at crawl spaces or attics...

Inspecting a Home for Toxic Substances

Unfortunately, most home inspectors are not qualified to do specialized tests for toxic substances. You must therefore find seperate inspectors who specialize or find a home inspector who specializes in home inspections and toxic substances. Once a rare addition to contracts, toxic substance inspections including radon, lead, water and asbestos...

Home Inspection Tips

A combination of useful information for first time or second time home buyers to help in the preparation of scheduling one or more home inspectors before the purchase of a new home.

What is an Inspection Contingency?

The contingency gives you the right to have a home inspector come and examine the property before you close on the purchase. The purpose of the contingency is to protect you from buying a home that may have serious hidden structural problems or material defects. When you add an inspection contingency to the purchase contract, you'll want to make sure it covers both the home and the property on which it sits...

Basic Visual Self Inspection

These are basic visual problems that may be found but there are thousands of potential hazards when purchasing a home, and most buyers have no idea where to begin to look for problems. That's why it's so important to have the proper inspections completed before you buy the house. A detailed home inspection from a professional inspector is always highly recommended. A basic visual inspection consists of watching out for the following...

Your First Home Inspection

A standard contingency clause in purchase contracts today is that the house being sold must pass a professional home inspection. Of course, it's the buyer's responsibility to arrange and pay for the home inspection. A detailed house inspection will generally cost you $300 to $400 and last about 2 to 4 hours. Because buyers have the protection of the contingency clause, most inspections take place after you and the sellers have agreed on a price and signed a purchase agreement...

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