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Why You Need a Good Home Inspector
Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team knows the value of a good home inspector
Just like auto mechanics, dentists, plumbers, financial planners, electricians, attorneys, hair dressers, tailors, Realtors ... you name it: home inspectors are human just like any other service provider. Some are really good, some are not so good, and some are bad. Luckily word of mouth typically drives the bad service providers out of the marketplace … but not always. There are a few universal truths about homes and home inspections: A good home inspector is looking for “material defects.” A material defect is defined as any condition that would have a significant adverse impact on the value of real property. It is important to understand, home inspectors are not looking for cosmetic issues; these are evident at the time of showing …
