Howdy brethren. I need a home inspector for a home purchase, anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
I used Brad Leland a few years ago for my new house. He was a very knowledgeable guy that took the time to educate me on stuff that I just didn't know. He came highly recommended to me by a few people I knew. http://houstonhomeinspector.net/
It's pretty standard for a Realtor to give clients a list of good inspectors, they are then free obviously to choose whomever they want. There are just so many bad inspectors out there right now- sometimes buyers need some direction on getting a good inspector so they don't have any "surprises" when they move into their new house. I see the angle you are getting at but that's not how it works, at least not with a good realtor. They want a happy client who has purchased a house they love...
Whoever you choose, be sure and go to the inspection with them. You will learn a lot. Written reports and conversations after-the-fact are great, but watching the inspector react to things and the ability to ask questions on the spot is incredibly valuable. It's also good to get a read on the sellers if they are there. Some people aren't good actors when they are trying to hide something. I'm a witness. It's worth a day off from work if necessary.
David Rogers A+ Home Inspections Professional Real Estate Inspector T.R.E.C. # 5048 Office: 281-440-8901 Cell: 832-265-8238 Great inspector and very detailed, almost too detailed.
