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"All inspections are about the same; so get the cheapest one!" NOTHING can be further from the truth. Training, experience, continuing education, and background all vary greatly from inspector to inspector. James Blonshine is fully trained and experienced in problems associated with urban and rural homes. He participates in a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually, attends seminars and workshops, and is active in several professional organizations.  "An inspection will find everything that's wrong with the house." Home inspections are conducted visually in accessible areas of a house. The purpose of an inspection is to discover major defects, if any. Minor concerns will also be recorded, however, cosmetic and minor home maintenance items may be overlooked by an inspector. Hidden defects in walls and floors, under carpeting or furniture, or behind stored items may not be discovered during an inspection.  "If anything is wrong with the house; I can renegotiate the price." This is not necessarily the case. Many houses are sold with known and disclosed defects. The price will reflect the defect and is usually not negotiable. However, if major problems (not previously disclosed) are discovered during a home inspection, they should be resolved prior to closing. Often, repairs are made at the seller's expense and, in rare cases, the selling price of the home is adjusted.  "My Realtor knows all the inspectors; he/she will get the best one for me." Home inspectors and Realtors have totally different objectives and interests in the process of selling a house. Realtors work on commission and it's very important to them to complete the sale and be paid. Home inspectors, on the other hand, are paid a fee for services and have no interest whatsoever in the sale of the house. Therefore, INFOTECH recommends that YOU (personally and carefully) CHOOSE your inspector and that YOU CHOOSE an inspector with the BEST qualifications and experience! Telephone interviews are strongly suggested.  "I don't have to be present for the home inspection; I'll just read the report." The greatest benefits of the inspection is seeing what is inspected, witnessing first hand any defects discovered, and talking with the inspector about your future home. In this way, you see what the inspector sees. The report, no matter how detailed, cannot be a substitute for being there and observing what was accomplished. If you absolutely can't be present at your home inspection; have a relative or close friend act in your behalf.
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