What to look for in a home inspector.
Five types of experience a home inspector should have:
Training & Education.
Customer Service.
Construction.
Business Management.
Auditing.
Seven qualities that are suited to a home inspector:
Attention to detail - able to identify many/all deficiencies.
Good perspective - can differentiate between minor, moderate, major repairs.
Prioritizer - understands how to which repairs are urgent and which onesaren’t.
Communicator - able to clearly and concisely explain their findings.
Neutral and fair - can put themselves in buyers & seller’s shoes.
Healthy and flexible - willing and able to get into tight spaces like crawlspaces, attics, roofs.
Diligent - prepared and motivated to investigate further.