2007-01-18 09:54:16 · 9 answers · asked by curiousgeorge 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is a difference between state lic and lic. So buyer beware.
In CA there are virtually no qualifications required to becoming a "certified" home inspector - basically the certification is provided by a private agency that also happens to sell the necessary "educational material" that is needed to pass their certification. Frankly its a bit of a joke anyway because these guys take no liability - read the agreement its basically indemnifying them against any claims you might have. Unfortunately in the Real Estate game unless paying cash for a house a lack of inspection is a red flag to a bank that might provide your funding. Most house inspections do a reasonable job at making sure the lights work, the stove and heater works but beyond that, in my opinion, they are worthless.
In response to Tim r who thinks I am a fool - why dont you share the extent of your liability if you get something wrong with everyone? Also While perhaps I was a bit harsh in my review of inspectors I did point out that they do a reasonable job of checking that the lights, oven, heater, dishwasher etc work but thats not much more than the average person can do for free! So inspect away we are stuck with it!
2007-01-18 10:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Nginr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 25 states require licensing. Others merely recommend that the inspector be a member of a nation association (NACHI, etc.). Check with your dept of regulation & licensing to find out.
With regard to being a usless tool, thats a joke. National associations exist to provide the highest standards of ethics and education available. Much of the service industry (contractors, auto repair, carpet cleaning, etc.) DO NOT require licensing or certification. does that mean those individual do not know hwat they are doing? Certainly not. If Ngnir has a bad experience, so be it. The guy who worked on my truck last week didn't fix it right, but I can't be assume that all mechanics and their work are only good for washing the vehicle. What a close minded fool!
Each state should have a website or a phone number that you can call. You can also fins out if there is any repremand for that person as well. Feel free to email me with any other questions.
2007-01-18 13:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes home inspectors are supposed to be licensed with the state
2007-01-18 10:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by maria fkun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having just bought and sold a home - both of my inspectors were liscensed by the state. Not sure if that is required unless the property is in questionable conditionto begin with.
2007-01-18 10:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by rcarmchl2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-18 10:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states yes in some no.
Texas = yes
California= no
To find out in your state check with the Department of Real Estate.
2007-01-18 10:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are licensed in the state of CT....must pass a test and have supervised work experience
2007-01-18 09:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by bjg2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nginer is right but u have to believe somebody!because of the most frivolus lawsuits .
2007-01-18 11:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...
2007-01-18 09:59:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋