Overview of Home Inspection

Inspection reports do not usually include: a plat of survey. maintenance booklets. defect photos. checklists

A plat of survey

The home inspector's job is finished: after the report is delivered. after getting paid. when the door is locked. when the buyer closes the deal

After the report is delivered.

Standards of Practice: define the cost of each inspection based on square footage. allow the client to know what to expect. are developed by each home inspector as needed. require the inspector to include every item in a home.

Allow the client to know what to expect.

Which of these is included in a typical home inspection? hot tub. outbuilding. carport. indoor swimming pool.

Carport

A home inspection usually includes: attics, roofing and landscaping. soil conditions, garages and windows. underground utilities, toilets and siding. electrical, plumbing and insulation..

Electrical, plumbing and insulation

Which statement is false? home inspectors are function and safety inspectors. home inspectors are building code inspectors. home inspectors can neither pass nor fail a house. home inspectors should always follow a set of Standards of Practice.

Home inspectors are building code inspectors

Which of these is not a real inspection association? American Society of Home Inspectors. National Association of Home Inspectors. Professional Association of Degreed Home Inspectors. International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

Professional Association of Degreed Home Inspectors

The home inspector's job does not include: producing a written report. providing an opinion on value. providing an opinion on overall condition. following a set of Standards of Practice.

Providing an opinion on value

A typical home inspection: takes two to three hours. takes about 90 minutes. takes 45 minutes. takes 5 hours.

Takes two to three hours

Most inspectors provide a report: within 5 business days. within 24 to 48 hours. within 30 minutes. prior to closing.

Within 24 to 48 hours