Homebuyers and home sellers should know that there may come a rare, but unfortunate time, when you may be dissatisfied with the performance of the professional real estate inspector whom you have retained to report on the conditions of a home.
Sometimes even the most seasoned of inspectors make a "goof". That is, they fail to report a matter than needed to be brought to the attention of the person requesting the inspection, or perhaps they inadvertently omitted an important finding.
A professional home inspector is there to help find material defects, as defined in the California Business and Professions Code § 7195, but, of course, they cannot "see through walls" or around dense and/or immoveable furnishings. The typical house has more than 60,000 pieces and parts in its construction, and while paying close attention the major components and appliances, such as roofs and furnaces, inspectors typically look at a representative sampling of multiple components, such as electrical receptacles and windows. Notwithstanding this standard procedure, the one nonfunctioning switch in the house may be overlooked.
To best remedy this situation, it is recommended that you contact the inspector directly. A reputable inspector will gladly take a second look at this condition.
If you have found items in your written inspection report that you fail to understand, call the inspector and ask them to thoroughly explain the condition(s) in question. If you fail to find reported conditions listed in your written report that your inspector verbally noted to you during the inspection process, contact the inspector to inquire on the discrepancy. If you get a conflicting opinion from one of the other parties in the transaction, you may want to ask the inspector for the basis for their opinion. If you get a conflicting opinion from a contractor retained to perform corrective work on a defective system or component noted in the inspector's report, call the inspector and ask for further explanation; suggest the inspector speak to the contractor.
If you find that the seller states that a certain item reported as defective or hazardous is not a problem and refuses to negotiate a remedy, it is the seller’s legal right to do so. You may either accept the seller's position or look for another house. If you feel the inspector performed less than a thorough inspection, call the inspector and share your feelings. If the inspector fails to satisfy your feelings, offer to return the inspector's written report, sign a legal waiver of action, and ask for your money back. As with most respectable business professionals, Home Inspectors rely upon client referrals, thus keeping happy clients is simply good business.
About Steve Zivolich and
Steve Zivolich, M.A., the owner/operator of Guaranteed Property
Inspection and Mold Investigation Inc. has been providing property and environmental
inspections for over 13 years in Orange County and Southern California.
Steve Z. has performed over 6,000 home inspections, mold, energy and
environmental inspections and is fully certified and insured to meet all your
inspection needs. He personally provides all field inspection services and as a
result is able to maintain the highest Better Business
Bureau rating of A+.
Steve has extensive training and years of experience as a home, mold,
energy and environmental inspector that will guarantee that you receive the
most thorough, state of the art and comprehensive inspection that follows
current industry standards of practice and codes of ethics, a true value and
education at a fair price. He conducts every inspection, as if he were moving
his own family into the property. Steve also backs up every home inspection
with a 90 day warranty, that is purchased
on your behalf from American Home Warranty Association.
Unlike other home inspection companies, who will need to refer you to an
environmental and/or energy audit contractor, Steve is a nationally certified
expert that can handle the job without making you jump through hoops to hire
additional people before the end of your inspection period, including the areas
of: mold, asbestos, allergens, child safety, radon, formaldehyde, energy, EMF,
water quality, and VOC's. As a result of his advanced training, he is able to
offer a FREE energy audit and FREE mold
investigation as well, with each home inspection.
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Please take the time to read
through Steve's home inspector credentials and qualifications as this is so
important when hiring an inspector. Don't focus on price alone, focus on value,
quality, experience and professionalism. When you hire an inspector, any
inspector, you are hiring their individual knowledge, experience and
qualifications so make sure you hire the best, not just the cheapest. We are
confident that you will be Steve's next satisfied customer.
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