Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do home inspectors need a license to operate in Michigan?A: No, Michigan is not one of the states that governs home inspections at the current time. Be wary of a home inspector that takes a community education course and says he's "certified" because it really means nothing.
Q: What is the most important qualification that differentiates one home inspector from another?A: Experience....not just number of years but number of actual homes the inspector has analyzed. Just like when you are choosing a surgeon, you'd want the one who's performed the most operations. Some inspectors are coming from a background in a trade such as carpentry or heating and cooling. If they say they've been "in the business" for 30 years, it probably wasn't the home inspection business.
Q: Why get a home inspection?A: The purchase of a new home is one of the single most costly investments that a family will make.
A home inspection is a thorough, visual examination of the structure and major operating components of the home. It will give you an objective evaluation of the property before you buy, making you aware of potentially costly repairs. The inspection will reveal any major problems, as well as positive aspects of your new home, and increase your confidence that there are no hidden surprises. If a major defect is found, you may be in a position to negotiate repairs or a reduced price based on the results of the home inspection. Most customers tell us that the inspection fee more than pays for itself, even if only to increase their awareness.
Q: Why use Advanced Property Inspections LLC for your home inspection?A: Advanced Property Inspections LLC
has based it's corporate philosophy on professionalism and integrity. We have been told that we are "light years" ahead of our competitors, with our team approach and the value of the information in our computerized reports.
Q: Why can't I have someone in my family who is very handy or a contractor, inspect my new home?A: This is the biggest mistake many potential new homeowners make when purchasing a home. Although the person you are considering may be very skilled, they are not trained or experienced at professional home inspections. Professional home inspection is a unique skill like no other. Professional inspectors get what we call an inspector's instinct for problems. That instinct takes extensive training and lots of experience doing inspections to develop. Many contractors, and other trades professionals hire a professional home inspector to inspect their homes when they make a purchase.
Q: How long will the Inspection take?A: The average Advanced Property Inspections LLC inspection is two hours. Less experienced home inspectors may keep you there for 4-5 hours to give you the same amount of information.
Q: What if I have questions after the inspection?A: You can call us and discuss all the aspects of your new home whenever you like. Our service is a long-term investment.