Home buyers in Northern Virginia are well advised to interview a home inspector before hiring that inspector. What should you ask if you're going to hire a home inspector in Arlington, Alexandria or Fairfax County? Here are a few ideas for questions.
1. What do you check?
A home inspector in Northern Virginia can inspect everything from the roof to the foundation and in between but our inspectors are restricted to visual, general inspections. Don't assume the home inspector will enter the crawl space or check the fireplace. Ask the home inspector.
2. What do you charge for an inspection?
Depending upon the size of the home or condo, home inspections in Northern Virginia typically cost between $300 to $600.
3. How many inspections have you done?
But experience is important, but many new inspectors are familiar with the latest regulations.
4. Can I come along during the inspection?
Most inspectors in Northern Virginia want the buyers present during the inspection.
5. Can I view a sample report?
A sample report may help prevent you from panicking if you see something come up on your report and also give you more of a feel for the information you’ll be receiving from your inspector.
Source: 5 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
Will Nesbitt
View posts by Will NesbittWill is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia.
Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com
Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.
