- Inspection reports affect sale negotiations.for sale apply within image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.com
Most home sale purchase offers include an inspection contingency allowing the prospective buyer to arrange an independent home inspection. Depending on the inspector's findings, the purchase offer may be renegotiated to lower the sales price or require the seller to make repairs. The offer may even be canceled. - Friends in construction trades were early inspectors.cutting image by Adkok from Fotolia.com
At one time, getting a home inspection when you purchased a new or existing house was uncommon. Buyers used to ask Mom and Dad or their builder friend for advice about the house they hoped to buy. Early inspectors often were handymen or former homebuilding tradesmen. Beginning in the 1970s, inspections and inspectors began to be more professional. - taking test image by Petro Feketa from Fotolia.com
Each state has different home inspection training and licensing requirements. Most states require demonstrated knowledge about house structures and components such as furnaces, plumbing and electrical systems. Most states require a written test, and some require work experience through internships or apprenticeships. To find your state's requirements, check with your secretary of state, the local chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors or the National Association of Home Inspectors. - Ladders are used during inspections.house with ladder image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
If you're considering becoming a home inspector, you need to know how a house should be built, from the foundation to the roof. Do you already know about houses, or are you interested enough to learn? Are you able and willing to crawl under houses, go into attics and climb ladders? Can you interact professionally on site with Realtors, sellers and buyers? Can you work under deadline? If you answered yes to these questions, you could be a good candidate to become a home inspector. - Local training courses may be available.computer class-room image by araraadt from Fotolia.com
Local technical schools and home inspection franchises with in-house training programs can get you started on your home inspection career.
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