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Farmington Hills home buying tips -  Absolutely get a Home Inspection

There is no question in mind whether to get a home inspection or not.  In my mind it is a given to get a home inspection.  Remember buying this Farmington Hills MI home is one of the biggest financial investments of your life. Even if you don't have much money, paying for a qualified home inspection before you buy a home isn't throwing away money.  This could be the best money you spend when buying a Farmington Hills MI home.  A home inspection is spending "a little extra" for peace of mind; it's absolutely essential to find out if you are buying a money pit.  You don't want to be cheap, and not pay for a home inspection, and then spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars for repairs later.

So ask your friends, family, or co-workers for a referral of a good local home inspector.

Here are some questions to ask the home inspector:

How did the inspector get trained?  Has the inspector been part of the building trades?

How long has the inspector been in business?

Does he or she attend continuing education classes?

Does the inspector belong to a professional organization like the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) or both?  If they do belong to an association, what are the requirements for membership? Entry should require more than filling out a form and application fee.

Does the inspector carry E & O insurance (Errors & Omissions)? This type of malpractice insurance may come in handy if the inspector overlooks a major problem.

My opinion is always get a home inspection no matter how good the house looks.  Remember a home inspection is to discover if there are any hidden issues.  I have been around a while looking at house and yet a good home inspector always amaze me when they find a hidden issue.

I hope this Farmington Hills home buying tip about getting a quality home inspection will save you money in the long run and protect you from buying a money pit.

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