Home & Insurance Inspections

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Ensure your Florida Home Inspector is Licensed, this is compulsory from July 1st 2011. Also ask for references, a good home inspector will always have them. Look at their reviews on line to see what their reputation is like. There is no substitute for experience, ensure you aren't getting an someone straight out of inspector school. Check the price, the cost for inspections can vary wildly.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. I wish I knew all the associations and qualifications an inspector should have, I wish I knew the quality of their work in advance. I wish they would actually deliver their reports on time. I wish I could easily check their licensing. I wish they where friendly and courteous. I wish there reports where easy to understand.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. 1) Are you licensed? get the number and check it on myfloridalicense.com.
2) Are you insured?
3) What experience do you have?
4) What area do you cover?
5) What are some typical issues you find in this area?
6) Do you have any construction experience?
7) How quickly do I get my report back?
8) When do I pay you?

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. Ensure the Home Inspector you choose has General Liability and Errors & Omissions insurance. See if they have a biography charting their experience. Ask for specific references and contact them. Ask if they are a member of any trade organizations or affiliate groups. Speak to them on the phone, one to one communication is a good sign of abilities. See when they can complete your report and how long it will take to get back to you. This is essential in your closing process as you will only have a short period of time to complete your inspections and pass it on to your lending company. Lastly, do they make you feel comfortable?

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. Our work stands out because we care, your home is the largest investment you are likely to make in your lifetime. The time we spend completing our reports can often help you decide either way on that huge investment. We care for each and every customer like it was a friend or relative buying the home. Our reporting system is easy to understand and you will even get a report of suggested projects at no additional charge!

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. The thing I like most about my job is being able to help people each and every day achieve their goals and dreams. To help them make an educated decision on where they may spend their lives for the next 50 years. Without any unpleasant surprises.