How To Find a Qualified House Inspector in the Metro Denver Area

When buying a home in Colorado, it is in your best interest to have that home inspected by a qualified, experienced inspector.  In Colorado, home inspectors are not licensed so how do you pick a good home inspector?  It is a good idea to interview an inspector before you hire him or her.  Yes, there are female home inspectors and they usually are very good!  Ask the inspector how many inspections they perform annually. A good, full-time inspector will complete at least 200 inspections each year.

We feel that an inspector who is also in the business of repairing defects found in the home might have a conflict of interest. These inspectors are not be included on our list of preferred inspectors. In metro Denver, many inspectors belong to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), a trade organization that only admits experienced inspectors for membership. 

A good inspector will always go over the inspection scope prior to beginning at the inspection site. Buying a home in metro Denver will be a different experience than buying a home in Florida, Texas, California or many other places in the country sine the home’s components and systems will be entirely different. In many parts of the country, inspectors are not familiar with basements, sump pumps or the various building materials that are routinely used in Colorado.  The inspectors who we recommend will provide a detailed written report, a verbal explanation and assessment during the inspection and multiple pictures of the items needing repair.  A house inspection is usually one of the very best expenditures a buyer can make

 
What To Expect From Your Home Inspection in Colorado

A certified property inspection is designed to educate a buyer about the house he is interested in buying. The inspector will follow an industry-recommended routine which minimizes the risk of missing something. It does NOT guarantee that every defect will be found nor is it a warranty that every item will remain the same as the inspector found it for any specified period of time.

A certified property inspection DOES NOT make requirements. It is simply a statement of the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. A buyer and their REALTOR may find the report helpful in making the "Inspection Report" which is then delivered to the seller for possible further negotiations.

A certified property inspector is usually willing to explain to the buyer (and the seller) how to repair the defects noted on his report. The inspector DOES NOT make any recommendations to either the buyer or to the buyer’s agent whether they should purchase the property or not.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please call a TeamCox member.  We will advise you in all aspects of the home buying process in the Denver real estate market.

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