http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2009/04/can-i-hire-my-contractor-dad-to-inspect-my-condo Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:01:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2009/04/can-i-hire-my-contractor-dad-to-inspect-my-condo/comment-page-1#comment-107104 Claudia Gonella Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:03:23 +0000 http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/?p=3010#comment-107104 It's probably also worth checking to see if the inspector belongs to one of the trade associations. National ones include the American Society of Home Inspectors and National Association of Home Inspectors. There may also be state specific associations that are relevant. It’s probably also worth checking to see if the inspector belongs to one of the trade associations. National ones include the American Society of Home Inspectors and National Association of Home Inspectors. There may also be state specific associations that are relevant.

]]> http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2009/04/can-i-hire-my-contractor-dad-to-inspect-my-condo/comment-page-1#comment-94238 Sam Dodd Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:06:11 +0000 http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/?p=3010#comment-94238 I totally agree with Ashlee, I would get a professional inspection with certifications to do my inspections that way you know it was at least done by someone semi compitent. I totally agree with Ashlee, I would get a professional inspection with certifications to do my inspections that way you know it was at least done by someone semi compitent.

]]> http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2009/04/can-i-hire-my-contractor-dad-to-inspect-my-condo/comment-page-1#comment-78832 Ashlee in Fort Worth Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:08:22 +0000 http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/?p=3010#comment-78832 I always urge my clients to get a proefessional inspector to do the inspections. That way when we go to the seller and ask for repairs, they feel comfortable as well as the buyer. I always urge my clients to get a proefessional inspector to do the inspections. That way when we go to the seller and ask for repairs, they feel comfortable as well as the buyer.

]]> http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2009/04/can-i-hire-my-contractor-dad-to-inspect-my-condo/comment-page-1#comment-78797 Geordie Romer | Leavenworth WA Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:17:50 +0000 http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/?p=3010#comment-78797 I also think it is important to think about how you will use the inspection. If your contractor dad is your inspector, don't plan on getting much in the way of repairs or concessions from my clients based on the inspection report. A professional inspector who is respected by both the listing agent and the buyers agent, is more likely to write a report that will be respected by all involved. I think the inspection report is an important tool for negotiations and the absence of a great report really hinders the buyer. I also think it is important to think about how you will use the inspection. If your contractor dad is your inspector, don’t plan on getting much in the way of repairs or concessions from my clients based on the inspection report. A professional inspector who is respected by both the listing agent and the buyers agent, is more likely to write a report that will be respected by all involved. I think the inspection report is an important tool for negotiations and the absence of a great report really hinders the buyer.

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