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by North Central WashingtonAssociation of Realtors Board of Directors

12 Questions Buyers Should Ask the Home InspectorRealtor Magazine Online Toolkit, 2011

Are you a member in good standing of a professional inspector1.

organization, such as the American Society of Home Inspectors?

Are you licensed? (Required only in some states)2.

What systems—plumbing, heating, electrical—will the inspection3.

include?

How long will the inspection take?4.

How much will the inspection cost?5.

Can we accompany you on the inspection?6.

Do you have references?7.

Do you carry errors and omissions insurance?8.

What is your specialty and what sort of continuing education have9.

you completed? Note: If the inspector is a plumber by training and

has no expertise in home construction, the inspection might not be

comprehensive.

TIP: If you have particular concerns about one area of the home, e.g.

the foundation, you may want to consider hiring a second inspector

who specializes in that component.

Do you provide a written report at no extra charge?10.

Does the report include estimates of repair costs?11.

Does your company also do repairs when you fi nd problems? If the 12.

answer is yes, it may indicate a confl ict of interest.

TIP: If the sellers decide to offer a lower price rather than make repairs, it

may be benefi cial to obtain at least two written estimates for the work

involved to ensure that the price is dropped in a way to refl ect real expenses.

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$97,500 1604 Clark Drive Open Sun. 12-1:30Beautifully updated 2+ Bedroom, 2 Bath Home in Favorite 55+Senior Park, Covered Wrap-Around Deck, Professionally Land-scaped Enviable Custom Designed Shop in Heated GarageColdwell Banker LaVigne Linda Bondo 860-2398

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$184,900 3971 Vista Del Rey Open Sun. 2:30-4New price! 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, hot tub in privatebackyard. Directions: Blue Rock Dr., follow signs.John L. Scott Wenatchee Anne Conway 885-0845

$429,800 466 Lower Daniels Dr. Open Sun. 12-2Inviting daylight rambler with unbelievable views from bothlevels. Directions: Eastmont to Lower Daniels.John L. Scott Wenatchee Anne Conway 885-0845

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$234,900 826 NE Manzanal Open Sun. 12:30-2Gorgeous 2,275 sq. ft., 4 bed, 3 bath Home. Completelyupdated. Two Living Areas. Lovely Yard. Nice Location. Won�t last long. Directions: Eastmont to 11th, up the hill, go right on Guerin, left on Manzanal.Premier One Properties Steve Bishop 679-7004

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