Pre-Listing (Seller's) Inspections
This type of inspection is performed by a seller before a property is listed or announced for
sale. The property owner will perform a Seller's Inspection to determine what damage or other problems exist with a property in order
to determine factors such as fair market value, discount values, or any pre-listing expenditure necessary to increase the value and
desirability of the property.
Pre-Purchase (Buyer's) Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed after a property
has been put on the market by a seller but before a potential buyer has taken possession of the property prior to the closing contract.
The buyer will usually sign a contingency agreement with the seller prior to ordering this type of inspection. .
Warranty Inspections
This
type of inspection is performed prior to the expiration of your home warranty. It is used to take advantage of the features and benefits
of your home warranty to assure that necessary repairs guaranteed under your warranty are executed should a damage or problems be
discovered.
New Construction (Builder) Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed immediately after your new home
has been built and is considered "ready" for occupancy by the builder and appropriate legal authorities (such as a zoning or code
inspector).
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
This type of inspection is performed every two years to assure the health of your
family and the safety of your real estate investment. Periodic Maintenance Inspections are necessary to assure the integrity of your
structure, to identify possible indoor pollutants (such as radon, CO, CO2, mold), to check the building's integrity that may compromised
by cracked beams or foundations, to visually inspect for wood-destroying insects, and more. Any these situations can contribute to
decrease home value or pose a physical risk to your family if not identified in time.
Renovation Inspections
This type of inspection
is performed prior to engaging in any renovations of a property. Renovation Inspections help you to assess your contractor is on budget,
building is going according to plans, reports at different phases keeps you informed and up to date on project.
Investigative
Inspections
This type of inspection is most-often used when a homeowner feels that a problem may exist. For example, you may want to
engage in an Investigative Inspection after a hurricane or tornado, if you experience and odd smell in your home that cannot be identified,
or if you notice unusual pest and insect activity. In many cases, Investigative Inspections can help homeowners to catch problems
before they become an expensive or irreversible liability.