Is a home inspection pass or fail?

No, a home inspection from a private home inspector is not pass or fail. A home inspection by a licensed NY State home inspector will go through many of them systems that create the house. The customer (who contacts with me) will receive a detailed report on our findings. More about the finalized report below.

Do I need a home inspection?

Some banks may require a home inspection for certain real estate transactions, even a reverse mortgage. Our customers are normally home buyers that want to know if the home that they are interested in is right for them and we also have customers who will buy a home even without our report but want a report so they know where to start making repairs. In most cases no you do not need to get a home inspection but you also don’t need to test drive a car or ask for the Carfax. A home inspection can save more money that what the inspection cost. The report and walk through with the inspector can help find bargaining points if you are in a position to negotiate the price of the home. It can also help you identify an issue which can turn into a very costly repair a few years later. If you are buying with the intent to update, a home inspection report can give you a place to start.

Who can see my report?

The home inspection report is owned by my customer. Whoever signs the agreement with me is who owns the report. Legally by NYS Realty Law I am not allowed to show your report to anyone without your permission. If someone else wants a home inspection for the same home, I must re do another inspection as if I was never there before. If you chose to take the report and show it to someone that is yours to do so.

What is the benefit to getting a home inspection?

For the Home Buyer 

A home is likely the largest purchase you'll ever make, so it's important to understand the condition of your investment. I will provide a non-invasive examination of the home’s accessible structure, systems and components. While a home inspection is not a prediction of future conditions, and cannot reveal every concern that exists (or ever could exist), it will significantly reduce your anxiety by arming you with the knowledge you need to make an informed home-buying decision. A home inspection can also pay for itself and then some.  If I identify an issue that can be used to decrease the price you have already benefited financially and in time.

For the Home Seller 

Are you selling your home? Let me inspect it before you even list it. A Move-In Certified Seller Inspection alerts you to any defects or problems with your home so that you can address them before prospective buyers discover them. You can then take the time you need to obtain reasonable repair estimates. Show prospective buyers that you're dealing in good faith. Avoid 11th-hour negotiations and delays, and justify your full asking price by having your home pre-inspected now. 

For the Real Estate Professional 

Your reputation is your most valuable asset. Your clients rely on you to guide them through a complicated and sometimes stressful process. Demonstrate to them that their trust in you is justified by referring them to me. As an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector®, my experience, training and professionalism will deliver the information your clients need. The best advertising is a happy client.