It was a cold and dreary evening when I first communicated with Dr. Heckle.
“Dr, Heckle, I need a home inspection, pronto. Can you handle it for me,?”
“Indeed I can, Richard, and I’ll make certain that you get the most bang for your buck”
I was taken aback. “Why, whatever do you mean by that, Dr, Heckle?”
And then I heard the laugh. The low chortle that rumbled at first, and then escalated into a shrill guffaw! I began to feel that perhaps I had made a mistake.
After the inspection was completed, Dr. Heckle appeared transformed. His previously pompous demeanor was now replaced by a personality that was more cynical than deliberate.
I was looking for information.
What I got was snide remarks.
“The seller tried to do this” and “their agent tried to do that” and “if it were me I would run away from this house as fast as I can.”
“But what about the house itself? Is it habitable?”
Mr. Snide rolled his eyes incredulously.
“They never are, my friend. They never are!”
Moral of the story: Always get a home inspection done by an objective professional that provides information and not drama. Perform a complete and thorough interview and do a thorough assessment of the inspector's credentials and references. Be sure to address your specific concerns about the property before you sign the contract. Ask to see a sample report.
It's your money.
! "When the inspector is not objective, all we can do is roll our eyes and write brilliant posts like this one... *suggested*
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