Thursday, May 20, 2010

2 Items Conflict in Looking for Home Inspectors

Consumers look for Home Inspectors usually based on one of two competing criteria, value or price. Those that are looking based only on price are constantly pushing for a cheaper price and don't realize they are affecting the value of what they will receive. Do you really want a cheap Home Inspection? Do you really want someone to rush through an inspection of possibly the biggest purchase in your life? Do you want the expert you hire to protect you in this transaction
to rush his/her work for you?
Think about it. When you go to the doctor or a lawyer, do you want the cheapest professional you can find. What kind of job can you expect when price is the criteria of choice? Probably the worst, as the professional will have to sacrifice time and quality in order to meet your price, as there is no free lunch. Do you want the doctor to rush through his exam , to cut corners or feel pressured because of your price pressure? Do you want the lawyer to hurry and not research the law that applies to your case? How many of his last 10 cases did he/she win?

Deciding who you want to inspect your home should be based on value! That is to say an experienced professional who charges a competitive rate for their services. That way their focus is on the house and defects not on time and money. Ask what their background is, ask what their specialty is, whether they are insured? Ask whether they are competitive or fixed price! Ask them to explain their pricing policy. Check their state license to see if there are any complaints. Check to see how long they have been inspecting and how much experience they have in the trades. Checkout their website or their BLOG like this to see who they are.
I always check to see if my doctors are board certified before I choose them. I always get referrals for a lawyer from people who have used them and won their cases! Choose your Inspector based on the value you get for the money they charge and you will not be disappointed, I promise! Choose based only on price, and you will get what you pay for, but you may not like what you get!