"Aren't all inspectors the same?"
In a perfect world, sure. In this world, hardly.
Why?
Ideally, a successful inspector has a keen mind & a desire (bordering on a passion) to solve problems, & such folks seem to be in short supply.
(Actually, such folks are abundant, but most head into the practice of science or medicine, not inspection.)
So more precisely, folks with a keen mind and a desire to solve problems, who derive an income from performing home inspections, are in short supply.
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"What should I look for in an inspector?"
Two words: education & experience.
Many more words follow. Read them all to become enlightened in the way of the world, young Jedi. (OK, no more Star Wars references. I promise.)
The value of education:
The most important lesson I learned while earning a BBA at UT was "how to solve a problem".
There are 3 steps to problem resolution, & with practice one can become a skilled problem solver.
The following may sound obvious & simplistic, but it is the formula for success:
First, define the problem.
Next, determine the solution.
Third, implement the solution.
The value of experience:
OK, so you know the formula. Now go practice it for 20 years & get back with me.
I think you get the point.
All the education in the world merely prepares you to begin living a different way on a different path. A freshly minted graduate is no match for a seasoned professional.
The flip side of that philosophy suggests that one who has worked for 30 years without wisdom has not grown, but has simply been doing a poor job for... a long time.
While essential, education alone is no guarantee of success, and experience without wisdom is wasted.
Whether or not an educated novice grows, with experience, to be a seasoned professional depends upon attitude and aptitude, not luck.
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"So how do I find this seasoned professional who is so well suited to the task at hand?"
Hey, that sounds like... a problem.
Remember how we solve a problem?
Define the problem: You need to find the type of inspector we have described, but they are in short supply and they hide really well.
Determine the solution: Hire Brent Hays after reviewing his website, www.agoodinspector.com.
Implement the solution: Go to the phone, pick it up, dial 512-914-1907, & ask Brent to educate you about the condition of the home you are about to buy.
Are you still reading this?
Go call Brent!
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