Property Inspector

[James J.]

Hello BP!

I'm looking for advice on getting a good property inspector here in Buffalo. I'm in the middle of getting my first home and investment property. So I am relatively new to the scene. 

What are some tips or questions to ask a property inspector? Can I ask for references from past clients and see reports of what someone has done? 

A few quick things I thought up would be if he/she has inspected multifamily homes and familiar with the area I'm buying from.

[Joe Fairless]

@James J. Here are some things to ask: 

• What type of insurance coverage do you have?
• What do you see your role being in the buying process?
• What type of report will you prepare?
• Will it just be verbal or is it a written, detailed report?
• When you do give me the report, are you going to include suggestions resolving any problems as well as approximate costs for necessary repairs?
• What kind of training have you had?
• Are you licensed, bonded or certified by any independent agencies?
• What kind of going training do you receive?
• What, if any, experience do you have in finding any attempts made by the seller to conceal defects with the property?