• Licensed.
  You want to be sure that your potentialhome inspector is licensed.
  Theseinspectors are often licensed by the state or agency to which serve.
  For an example, generally a personperforming an inspection for a home buyer and seller in the State of Texas is licensedas an inspector by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
  TREC certifies that an individualseeking to become a home inspector has a sufficient number of hours insideand outside the classroom, and the aptitude by which to pass the exam.
  

• Loyalty.
  You want to work with an inspector thatis loyal, trustworthy, and one that posses integrity.
  How do I find an inspector with thesequalities?

• Check References
• Referrals
• Perform a background check
• Experience.
  The inspector must be experienced.
  Experienced inspectors bring to aninspection a wealth of knowledge that permits him or her to be thorough andaccurate.
  In addition, it oftenuseful if the inspector has a background in other aspects of real estate,such as engineering and construction.
  This additional experience can prove valuable to a home buyer orseller.
  
• Professional Affiliations.
  Some of the better real estateinspectors are a part of professional organizations such as HoustonAssociation of Real Inspectors (HAREI), National Association of CertifiedHome Inspectors (NACHI), the California Real Estate InspectionsAssociation (CREIA), etc.
  Aprofessional affiliation gives inspectors credibility and ensures that heor she is following industries best practices.
  
• Affordable.
  Although the cost associated with aninspection is an important factor, it should not be the only factor.
  Luckily for you, the consumer, there arethousands of quality inspections companies out there that you can choosefrom with reasonable prices.
  Infact, the average real estate inspection cost between $300 and $500.
  

For more information or for a Houston area home inspector, visit JP's Real Estate Inspections at http://www.
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comJP's Real Estate Inspections is a Houston area inspections company, certified by the Texas Real Estate Commission to perform home and commercial inspections.