The Home Inspection Report

 The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) wants homebuyers and home sellers to know that a quality, professional inspector will make known their findings in a written report.

A written inspection report is at the center of every home inspection, and is required by the California Business and Professions Code, and the CREIA Standards of Practice. Although an inspector may provide insight into his or her report language with verbal onsite comments or follow-up explanations, one should rely on the language and finding of the written inspection report.

For a professional home inspector, the written report is the formal, final, and factual declaration of what was discovered about the property on the day of the inspection. This is the standard centerpiece of the home inspection profession. What is written overshadows what anyone might claim to have said. This also includes oral comments by others who challenge a professional inspector’s report but refuse themselves to put it in writing.

There are several variations of professional inspection reports used in California such as field- generated checklist style of report (with follow-up typed compilation or action list); reference book (tear sheet checklists corresponding to items in a reference book); checklist style; written narrative report or other hybrids versions. Many inspectors also use digital photographs to illustrate their findings.

In addition to the written report produced by a professional inspector, sellers and real estate agents also have an obligation to complete a detailed disclosure statement, which lists known conditions that can affect the habitability, desirability, safety or value of the property. Real Estate disclosure has been required in California since the mid-‘80’s Easton case. It’s critical for consumers to carefully examine all of these documents while making final purchase decisions on what is most likely the largest investment they will ever make.

Make sure you retain the services of a professional home inspector. Since 1976, CREIA, a non-profit voluntary membership organization has been providing education, training, and support services to the real estate inspection industry and to the public. Inspectors must adhere to CREIA's Code of Ethics and follow the Standards of Practice developed by the association. These Standards of Practice have been recognized by the State of California, and are considered the source for Home Inspector Standard of Care by the real estate and legal communities. 

About Steve Zivolich and Guaranteed Property Inspections: www.gpinspect.com

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.