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How to pick a home Inspector for your Roanoke Virginia Real Estate Purchase
How do you pick your home inspector in Roanoke VA?  Many people use the inspector that the REALTOR suggests.  Sometimes this is good and sometimes it isn't.  I have heard various different descriptions of home inspectors over the years but the one that sticks in my mind more than any is, "I use him all the time, don't worry....he never finds anything".  This is what an agent said to me about the inspector who was doing the inspection on one of my listings!
You are the consumer, generally you are the one paying for the inspection.  Usually this will be your last time to have anything to say about the condition of the house prior to moving in.
I would highly suggest that you call and interview the home inspector prior to picking one to do the job.  I would NOT SUGGEST YOU PICK YOUR HOME INSPECTOR BASED ON PRICE!  You would not pick your kids Doctor based on the fact that he or she was cheap so please, when you pick an inspector who is going to inspect your largest investment, do not pick based on price.
I would suggest that you ask the following questions of any inspector:
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