Montgomery County, Maryland is a thriving community filled with a diverse population, award winning schools, both buses and rails, and it has libraries that rank among the best in the country. Buying a house in Montgomery County means easy access to the hustle and bustle of Washington DC and the small town atmosphere where can raise your kids with peace of mind. It also means finding a qualified home inspector licensed to perform inspections in Maryland. When looking for a home inspector, look for a company that offers a guarantee, is a member of a home inspection association, and provides maintenance tips for your home.
The first thing to look for in a home inspector and home inspection company is a guarantee. Does the company offer a satisfaction guarantee? Companies like Hinson and Jung offer a 200% guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your home inspection, you will not pay a dime. On top of that, they will pay for another home inspection.
A guarantee is important because you don't want to get a home inspector that is more concerned about the deal going through than conducting a quality home inspection. Unfortunately, this is a real concern. There are unscrupulous realtors that will recommend a home inspector that will say whatever it takes to make the deal succeed.
Next, check the home inspector's affiliations. The largest home inspector's association in the United States is the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). In addition, in Maryland the home inspector needs to have a Maryland Home Inspector's license. While it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to find a company that has code certifications through the International Code Council (ICC). The ICC offers certification in areas such as residential building inspector, residential mechanical inspector, residential plumbing inspector, and residential electrical inspector. You may also want a certified mold inspector (CMI). They can provide valuable insight in potential mold problems.
Finally, find a home inspector that will provide maintenance tips. During the home inspection, a first-class inspector will offer tips on maintaining the home. After the home inspection, the company should provide you with a computer generated report with all the good and bad aspects of the home. They should also include tips on how to maintain the home.
If the home inspector finds any minor or any major problems, it will be contained in the report. You can then take the report to the seller and negotiate either having the problems fixed or having the price of the home lowered. It is imperative that a clause is put in any offer to purchase a home that the initial offer is contingent on the home inspection.
A home inspection is an important part of the home buying process. It is not a step that you should skip. A qualified home inspector can save you thousands in unexpected and costly home repairs. Don't let the potential cost of a home inspector stop you from this very important step. It may just cost you in the long run if you do.
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Home Inspections and Services. Our company does building consulting (home inspections) in MD, VA and DC (Washington). We offer a wide variety of services. We offer quality service at a fair price. We want all of our clients to feel that they have gotten more than their monies worth for the services we provide. www.HinsonAndJung.com
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