A normal part of the home sale process involves the inspection of a home by an inspection professional. Such inspections are routinely performed on homes of all ages and quality and should not be viewed as a negative reflection upon your home, or as a sign that the prospective buyer necessarily suspects any problems with your home. The main reason for the increase in home inspections in the home purchase process today is due to the greater cost and complexity of today's residences. These inspection reports usually conclude in the successful transaction and purchase of the property, and are used by the purchaser in the maintaining of the newly purchased home.
Who or What is a Home Inspector?
Most states, including the State of Virginia , don't license the service of home inspections. As such, home inspections may be performed by anyone with a business license.
There are many home inspection training schools and trade associations but too many of those are businesses who's primary purpose is to make money from the training and certification of home inspectors. Many of these businesses and associations concentrate their efforts in marketing their services to people who want to enter the home inspection trades.
Experience and reputation are the keys to finding a good inspector.
