{"id":113569,"date":"2026-04-28T09:54:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=113569"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:03:43","slug":"home-inspectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspectors\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Home Inspectors in the U.S"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cover-home-inspectors.webp\" alt=\"Cover - 3 Best Home Inspector in the U.S\" class=\"wp-image-117067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cover-home-inspectors.webp 810w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cover-home-inspectors-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cover-home-inspectors-768x412.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"highlight\" class=\"margin-top-28\">A home inspection can help buyers identify the hidden problems in a property before closing the deal. Although home inspections are optional, a credible &amp; diligent home inspector will reveal significant flaws in the property and save you from buying a decaying house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019re ranking the best home inspectors in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Rankings\"><strong>Rankings: 4 Best Home Inspectors in the U.S<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th># Rank<\/th><th>Home Inspection Company<\/th><th>Charges for General Home Inspection<\/th><th>Coverage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>#1<\/td><td><strong><a   href=\"#NPI\">National Property Inspections<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>$300-$400 for homes under 2,000 sq. ft.<\/td><td>42 states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#2<\/td><td><strong><a   href=\"#AmeriSpec\">AmeriSpec Inspection Services<\/a> <\/strong><\/td><td>$300-$400 for homes under 2,000 sq. ft.<\/td><td>39 states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#3<\/td><td><strong><a   href=\"#PillartoPost\">Pillar to Post Home Inspectors<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>44 states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#4<\/td><td><a   href=\"#HouseMaster\"><strong>HouseMaster<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>$300-$600 for homes under 2,000 sq. ft.<\/td><td>49 states<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Reviews\"><strong>Reviews: 4 Best Home Inspectors in the U.S<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NPI\"><strong>\ud83e\udd47 National Property Inspections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npiweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Logo - National Property Inspectons\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/national-property-inspections-logo.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"5 Stars\" \/> 5\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>(259 reviews)<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Near-Nationwide Coverage<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Charges: $400-$600<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udd0e Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Inspection Scheduling<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccd Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>NPI or National Property Inspections, Inc., is the oldest home inspection franchise company in the U.S. All NPI franchisees undergo rigorous training for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>20 types of inspection services<\/strong><\/span> related to residential homes, commercial properties, and builder&#8217;s warranty inspections.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\n<li><strong>General Home Inspection &#8211; $400 to $600:<\/strong> General home inspections for existing homes and new construction inspections. The <a href=\"https:\/\/npiweb.com\/rutter\/Residential\/Services\/Service-Pricing\">fee<\/a> varies by state, and franchise, and can be higher for larger or older properties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-Inspection &#8211; $100:<\/strong> Most NPI franchises offer reinspection for a small fee. Typically, these re-inspections only cover the items identified as having been repaired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Termite Inspection &#8211; $100:<\/strong> Most franchisees of National Property Inspections offer Termite or Wood Destroying Organisms Inspection. This is one of the most common inspections and is highly advised for home purchases. Prices <a href=\"https:\/\/npiweb.com\/knoxville\/termite\">vary<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialty Inspections:<\/strong> Your local NPI franchise may offer other specialized inspections like radon, mold, infrared, sewer and septic systems, roof, foundations, stucco, pool and spa &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npiweb.com\/Inspection-Services\/Specialty-Services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more<\/a>. Prices vary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49 <\/b><strong>Our Take:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Although National Property Inspections is a renowned home inspection franchise network, some franchisees have questionable service quality<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We recommend you <strong>check the local inspectors&#8217; reviews<\/strong> before engaging them for a home inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NPI Home Inspection Scheduling &amp; Inspection Report<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\n<li><strong>How to Schedule an Inspection via NPI:<\/strong> You can schedule online on npiweb.com or via a phone call (541) 210-8055.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How Long Does it Take to Get My Inspection Report:<\/strong> Varies by the home inspector. Typically, a general home inspection requires two to three hours for the actual inspection. After that it can take upto a week for the inspector to compile the inspection report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>National Property Inspections Atlanta has an excellent rating of <strong>5 out of 5 stars<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/national-property-inspections-atlanta-156055525479972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birdeye<\/a>. Since National Property Inspections is a franchise network, the reviews vary nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Check customer reviews before scheduling a home inspection:<\/strong> To avoid investing money in a decaying property because of a negligent home inspection, ensure you read the reviews of past clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>National Property Inspections is one of America&#8217;s largest home inspection service companies (by coverage), with offices in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>200 locations across 42 states<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"AmeriSpec\"><strong>\ud83e\udd48 AmeriSpec Inspection Services <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amerispec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Logo - AmeriSpec Inspection Services\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/logo-amerispec-inspection-services.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"5 Stars\" \/><strong> 5\/5 <\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>(278 reviews)<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">400 Points of Inspection<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Charges: $300-$400<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udd0e Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Inspection Services<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccd Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>AmeriSpec is a home inspection company known for its detailed inspection reports. With <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>400 points of inspection<\/strong><\/span>, long-term maintenance checklists, and maintenance reminders, AmeriSpec&#8217;s home inspectors leave nothing to &#8220;chance.&#8221; All AmeriSpec franchisees undergo rigorous training for inspections related to residential homes and commercial properties.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pricing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\n<li><strong>General Home Inspection &#8211; $400 to $600:<\/strong> General home inspections for existing homes and new construction inspections. The fee varies by state, and franchise, and can be higher for larger or older properties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-Inspection &#8211; $100:<\/strong> All franchises offer reinspection. Typically, these re-inspections are done to verify whether the issues flagged in the first inspection still persist or not.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Termite Inspection &#8211; $100-$150:<\/strong> Almost all the franchisees of AmeriSpec offer Termite or Wood Destroying Organisms Inspection. This is one of the most common inspections and is highly advised for home purchases. Prices varies regionally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialized Inspections:<\/strong> Your local AmeriSpec franchise may offer specialized inspections like radon, mold, infrared, sewer and septic systems, roof, foundations, stucco, pool and spa &amp; more. Prices vary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AmeriSpec Home Inspection Scheduling &amp; Inspection Report<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\n<li><strong>How to Schedule an Inspection via AmeriSpec.com:<\/strong> You can schedule online on amerispec.com or via a phone call (844) 960-4995.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How Long Does it Take to Get My Inspection Report:<\/strong> Varies by the home inspector. Typically, a general home inspection requires two to three hours for the actual inspection. After that, it can take up to a week for the inspector to compile the inspection report.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Experience May Vary:<\/strong> AmeriSpec is available in 39 states. Even though you will be matched with a local inspector, your experience will most likely be excellent because AmeriSpec home inspectors have 4+ star reviews and are known for their detailed inspection reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>AmeriSpec Inspection Services has an excellent <strong>5\u00a0out of 5 stars<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/amerispec-inspection-services-simi-valley-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a>. Generally, the reviews of AmeriSpec Inspection franchisees are positive nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><strong>Near-Nationwide Coverage:<\/strong> AmeriSpec Inspection Services has 272 locally owned franchisees in <strong>limited cities<\/strong> across <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">39 states<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alabama<\/li>\n<li>Arizona<\/li>\n<li>Arkansas<\/li>\n<li>California<\/li>\n<li>Colorado<\/li>\n<li>Delaware<\/li>\n<li>Florida<\/li>\n<li>Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Illinois<\/li>\n<li>Indiana<\/li>\n<li>Iowa<\/li>\n<li>Kansas<\/li>\n<li>Kentucky<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana<\/li>\n<li>Maine<\/li>\n<li>Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Michigan<\/li>\n<li>Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>Mississippi<\/li>\n<li>Missouri<\/li>\n<li>Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>Nevada<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>New York<\/li>\n<li>North Carolina<\/li>\n<li>Ohio<\/li>\n<li>Oklahoma<\/li>\n<li>Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island<\/li>\n<li>South Carolina<\/li>\n<li>South Dakota<\/li>\n<li>Tennessee<\/li>\n<li>Texas<\/li>\n<li>Utah<\/li>\n<li>Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n<li>Wisconsin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"PillartoPost\"><strong>\ud83e\udd49 Pillar to Post Home Inspectors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pillartopost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Logo - Pillar tp Post Home Inpsectors\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/logo-pillar-to-post-inspection-services.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4.5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"4.5 Stars\" \/> <strong>4.5\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>(27 reviews)<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Custom Inspection Packages<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Charges: Variable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udd0e Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Inspection Services<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccd Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Pillar to Post Home Inspectors is a popular choice amongst home buyers looking for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>customized home inspections<\/strong><\/span>. They offer exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/pillartopost.com\/home-inspection-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home inspection packages<\/a>, Plus, Premium &amp; Prestige, and the pricing varies nationwide. Pillar To Post Home Inspectors\u2122 undergo rigorous training and adhere to official and proven procedural guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pricing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Plus&#8221; Package:<\/strong> General home inspections for existing homes and new construction inspections cover all the major areas in the interior and exterior of the home. The fee varies by state and franchise and can be higher for larger or older properties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Premium&#8221; Package:<\/strong> Includes everything in the Plus package with an infrared scan, a digital owners\u2019 manual, rodent inspection, 15 percent discount on added inspection services, and a lifetime maintenance advisory service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Prestige&#8221; Package:<\/strong> Includes everything in the previous tiers along with the Healthy Home Package and 30 percent off added inspection services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialized Inspections:<\/strong> Your local Pillar To Post franchise may offer other specialized inspections like radon, mold, infrared, sewer and septic systems, roof, foundations, stucco, pool and spa &amp; more. Prices vary. Specialized home inspections <a href=\"https:\/\/pillartopost.com\/home-inspection-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aren&#8217;t available in all areas<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49 <\/b><strong>Our Take:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Pillar to Post Inspection&#8217;s custom packages vary by state, and some franchisees have questionable service quality<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">. Furthermore, specialized home inspections aren&#8217;t available in all areas, so w<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">e recommend you <strong>connect with the local Pillar To Post inspector first<\/strong> and then schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What You Need to Know about Pillartopost:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\n<li><strong>How to Schedule an Inspection via Pillartopost.com:<\/strong> You can schedule online via pillartopost.com.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How Long Does it Take to Get My Inspection Report:<\/strong> Up to a few hours after the home inspection is complete. Typically, a general home inspection requires two to three hours. After that, the Pillar to Post inspection report is available online within minutes. The period may vary for specialized inspections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Experience May Vary:<\/strong> Pillar to Post is available in 44 states &amp; Canada. Because you will be matched with a local inspector, your experience depends highly on the expertise and professionalism of that inspector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Pillar to Post Home Inspectors has a <strong>4.5 out of 5-star<\/strong>\u00a0rating on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/pillar-to-post-home-inspectors-lang-team-upland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a> with 27 reviews for one of its California franchisees and a 4.9 out of 5 stars (208 reviews) on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=pillar+to+post+home+inspection+fayetteville+nc&amp;rlz=1C1UEAD_enIN1007IN1007&amp;oq=pillar+to+post+inspectors+fayette&amp;aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30.11024j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x89ab67ebd0531209:0xa1b15c2b68dc8ec4,1,,,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a> for its Fayetteville branch.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Check customer reviews before scheduling a home inspection:<\/strong> Pillartopost reviews differ drastically by state, so always check the customer reviews of your local Pillartopost branch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><strong>Near-Nationwide Coverage:<\/strong> Pillar to Post Home Inspectors is one of America&#8217;s largest home inspection service companies, with offices in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>44 states<\/strong><\/span> in the U.S and a few in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"HouseMaster\"><strong>4. HouseMaster<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/housemaster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Logo - HouseMaster\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/housemaster.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">5\/5 (70 reviews)<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">BUYER BENEFITS PROGRAM<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Charges: $300-$600<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udd0e Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccd Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>HouseMaster is a home inspection company founded in 1971 by Ken Austin, the co-founder of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors), which is the industry&#8217;s first association to set standards for home inspections.<\/p>\n<p>HouseMaster has partnered with home utility brands like Sherwin-Williams, ADT, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and Empire Today. With its <a href=\"https:\/\/housemaster.com\/resources\/benefits\/buyer-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buyer Benefits Program<\/a>, HouseMaster enables home buyers to curtail some expenses associated with buying a new home. There is no extra fee because these benefits are included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-home-inspection-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home inspection costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pricing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\n<li><strong>General Home Inspection &#8211; $300 to $600:<\/strong> General home inspections for existing homes and new construction inspections. The fee varies regionally and can be higher for older properties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialized Inspections:<\/strong> Your local HouseMaster franchise will offer specialized inspections like radon, mold, infrared, sewer and septic systems, roof, foundations, stucco, pool and spa &amp; more. Prices vary regionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49 <\/b><strong>Our Take: <\/strong>While HouseMaster is a prolific brand, you should always check the reviews of your local HouseMaster franchise. Note that HouseMaster&#8217;s Buyer Benefits Program is only available in <strong>limited<\/strong> locations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">HouseMaster Home Inspection Scheduling &amp; Inspection Report:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to Schedule an Inspection via HouseMaster.com:<\/strong> You can schedule online on housemaster.com<\/li>\n<li><strong>How Long Does it Take to Get My Inspection Report:<\/strong> This depends on your home inspector. A general home inspection requires two to three hours, and it may take up to a week or so for the inspector to compile the inspection report.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Experience May Vary:<\/strong> HouseMaster is available in 49 states, and you will be connected with the local franchise&#8217;s inspector. With HouseMaster&#8217;s &#8220;Inspection Guarantee,&#8221; you can also avail of a limited repairs reimbursement!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitized Platform &#8211; HouseMaster Cloud:<\/strong> In 2017, the company upgraded its platform and created an online dashboard. Since then, home buyers can access all the property information at their fingertips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-Listing Home Inspections:<\/strong> An idea brought to fruition by HouseMasters that has helped thousands of consumers sell their homes quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>HouseMaster has <strong>5\u00a0out of 5 stars<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=housemaster+fayetteville+reviews&amp;rlz=1C1UEAD_enIN1007IN1007&amp;ei=ERVUY6qOLLTYkPIP8uiroAs&amp;oq=housemaster+fayettreviews&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMYADIICCEQwwQQoAEyCAghEMMEEKABMggIIRDDBBCgAToKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzoNCAAQRxDWBBCwAxDJAzoKCCEQwwQQChCgAUoECEEYAEoECEYYAFDqDViJKGDiNWgDcAF4AIAB_QWIAdAgkgEJMy0yLjEuNC4xmAEAoAEByAEIwAEB&amp;sclient=gws-wiz#lrd=0x89ab4b2ddf621f23:0x52f45f622918580a,1,,,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a> for its Fayetteville office. The reviews of HouseMaster franchisees are positive nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><strong>Near-Nationwide Coverage:<\/strong> HouseMaster has franchisees offering home inspection services in <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">49 states<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"HomeInspections\"><strong>What are Home Inspections?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspections are non-invasive visual examinations of homes and reveal significant defects in the property that a homebuyer can miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A thorough <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home inspection<\/a> can uncover issues like mold infestation or faulty electrical systems and give home buyers an estimate of the maintenance required on the property. Home inspections also save home buyers from making the wrong investment beforehand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong>\ud83e\udd0c&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Inspections<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/strong> Everything you need to know about home inspections<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"What\"><strong>What are Home Inspectors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home inspectors conduct home inspections, making them important stakeholders in a real estate transactions. A home inspector will assess the property and prepare a detailed report that documents the property&#8217;s structures, design, and fixtures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A home inspection report will provide valuable insights into the property&#8217;s foundation, electrical systems, plumbing, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/hvac-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HVAC<\/a>, and more. Specialty home inspections like radon, asbestos, and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/termite-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">termite<\/a> inspections are also done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><em>\ud83d\udc49 A good home inspector will uncover &#8220;hidden&#8221; issues of the property and save you from unexpected repairs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"WhatHILookFor\"><strong><span><b>What do Home Inspectors Look fo<\/b>r<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home inspectors look for <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">visual cues of major flaws<\/span><\/strong> that could compromise overall safety. Appearances can be deceptive. No matter how great the curb appeal is, you don&#8217;t want to get stuck with a damaged house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, a home inspector performs a general home inspection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>General Home Inspection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a general home inspection, the home inspector will assess and examine all systems and areas outside and inside the property. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what a home inspector looks at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. Exterior Inspection: Outside the Property<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/foundation-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundation Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Inspection of the house perimeter to check for large cracks in walls, uneven flooring structure, sink holes, loosened or cracked windows, etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garage: <\/strong>Inspector will test if the garage doors open and close as expected, whether the garage is ventilated enough, and if the garage framing is visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exterior Walls: <\/strong>Inspector inspects the walls of the property to check the damage caused by wood-loving organisms, a possible infestation of termites, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/roof-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roof Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Home inspector will check for loose or improperly secured shingles on the roof, signs of water damage, and the condition of the gutters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grading<\/strong>: House inspector will check grading around the structure of the house to verify if the level of the ground around the home is positive, as in, water flows away from the house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Interior Inspections: Inside the Property<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/electrical-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electrical Inspection<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Inspector will examine the electrical connections and wiring of the house to find potential shock points or possible surges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\"><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/hvac-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HVAC Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\"> Done by a home inspector to assess the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems of the house<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/plumbing-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plumbing Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Thorough examination of the plumbing system, including sewers, supply and sewage lines, etc, done by an inspector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kitchen Appliances:<\/strong> Inspector will inspect household appliances like installed ovens, dishwashing machines, grinders, blenders, surface cooking appliances, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong>\ud83e\udd0c<\/strong> <strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Inspection Checklist<\/a>:<\/strong> Check out an inspector&#8217;s general home inspection checklist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Specialized Home Inspections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a home inspector suspects a potential hazard or if the condition of the property demands more examination, then specialized home inspections are done. Below are some special home inspection types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/asbestos-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asbestos Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Check the suspected presence of ACM (Asbestos-containing material), which is a carcinogenic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/radon-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Radon Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Assess the home for the presence of radon gas which is a highly toxic material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/lead-based-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lead-based Paint Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Recommended for old homes built before 1970 to check the type of paint used in the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/termite-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Termites Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Check the house for wood-loving organisms like termites, pests, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/mold-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mold Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Assess the house for mold or moisture <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/chimney-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chimney Inspection<\/a>:<\/strong> Evaluation of chimney to determine if it&#8217;s usable or not<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Things-Not-Allowed\"><strong>What are Home Inspectors Not Allowed to Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good home inspector will limit their work to the scope of the inspection and refrain from doing things that aren&#8217;t allowed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li><strong>Risk the Safety of Residents While Inspecting the House:<\/strong> Honoring their &#8220;duty to warn&#8221;, an inspector should never neglect the safety of the residents and themselves. Disclosing all imminent threats in the inspection report is ideal, and if an issue could escalate, then the inspection should be stopped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diagnose and Draw Inferences of Symptoms That Need Further Testing:<\/strong> If a home inspector finds evidence of lead paint or mold, they shouldn&#8217;t draw conclusions without doing the specific tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repairing the Home They&#8217;ve Inspected:<\/strong> This is directly from the Inspector&#8217;s Code of Ethics! No home inspector can renovate or fix the house that they have inspected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-sell or Upsell Other Real Estate Services:<\/strong> Inspectors shouldn&#8217;t sell any other services like repairs, handyman, contractors, etc., especially for the repairs identified during the home inspection. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move Items Around or Damage the House:<\/strong> The house inspector cannot move items around the house. They are also not entitled to make a hole in the wall to find out if the foundation is weak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outline Encroachments:<\/strong> An inspector&#8217;s role is limited to examining the property, not estimating the exact size of the property or highlighting encroachments like a surveyor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Home-Inspector-Cost\"><strong>How Much do Home Inspectors Charge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;average <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-home-inspection-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home inspection cost<\/a> in the U.S. is around <strong>$200 \u2013 $500 <\/strong>normally, and a home inspector will charge in this range. Moreover, the average home inspection cost is around $350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors, such as the size, condition, age, and location of your property, will contribute to this cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong>\ud83e\udd0c&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-home-inspection-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost<\/a>:<\/strong> Get the breakdown of home inspection costs across the nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Find-Good-HI\"><strong>How to Find a Good Home Inspector?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find a good home inspector, you have to <strong>be thorough in your research<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider all the parameters to <a   href=\"#WhatToLookForInHI\">look for in a home inspector<\/a>. The most important ones are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">customer reviews<\/span> and the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">comprehensiveness of the home inspection reports<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the level of detail and thoroughness of the inspection report indicates how observant and meticulous the home inspector is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">\ud83e\udd0c <strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspection-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Inspection Report Sample<\/a><\/strong>: What is an inspection report and how to read it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"NearMe\"><strong>Best Home Inspectors Near Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_133656\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"133656\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Home Inspectors Near Me - Pillar\"            id=\"footable_133656\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_926593412_133656\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_133656 ninja_table_unique_id_926593412_133656 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table celled vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_region \">Region<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_states \">Best Home Inspector Near Me<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"6815\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_6815\">\n            <td><b>Northeast<\/b><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/new-jersey-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/new-york-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/pennsylvania-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/vermont-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vermont Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/rhode-island-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rhode Island Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/massachusetts-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/connecticut-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Connecticut Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/new-hampshire-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Hampshire Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/maine-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maine Home Inspectors<\/a> |<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"6820\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_6820\">\n            <td><b>Midwest<\/b><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/illinois-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/ohio-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ohio Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/missouri-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/michigan-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/minnesota-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/wisconsin-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wisconsin Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/indiana-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Home Inspectors<\/a> |<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"6819\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_6819\">\n            <td><b>South<\/b><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/florida-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Florida Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/texas-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/georgia-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/north-carolina-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/south-carolina-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">South Carolina Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/tennessee-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tennessee Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/virginia-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Virginia Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/delaware-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Delaware Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/maryland-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maryland Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/kentucky-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kentucky Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/louisiana-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/alabama-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alabama Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/oklahoma-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/arkansas-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arkansas Home Inspectors<\/a> |<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"6821\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_6821\">\n            <td><b>West<\/b><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/california-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">California Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/arizona-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/nevada-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nevada Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/oregon-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/wyoming-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wyoming Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/alaska-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/washington-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/colorado-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colorado Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/idaho-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Idaho Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/utah-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Utah Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/montana-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montana Home Inspectors<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/new-mexico-home-inspectors\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Home Inspectors<\/a> | <\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"WhatToLookForInHI\"><strong>What to Look For in a Home Inspector?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a credible home inspector is critical because their <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspection-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home inspection report<\/a> elaborates on the true condition of the property. Before scheduling a home inspection, you should check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customer Reviews:<\/strong> Review the home inspector&#8217;s reviews on popular review sites like Google &amp; TrustPilot. National home inspection companies like Pillar To Post Home Inspectors have reviews for every franchise office. The past clientele review can help you understand the quality of inspection your house will get.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home Inspector\u2019s Credentials:\u00a0<\/strong>Check if your home inspector is licensed and whether they are a member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) or NACHI (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and Experience:<\/strong>\u00a0How many certifications have they done? How many homes were inspected in their tenure? Do they perform specialized home inspections?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pricing:<\/strong>\u00a0Verify if the home inspector is charging as per the average house inspection costs in your area. It is also likely that an experienced inspector may charge more for inspections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality of home inspection reports:<\/strong>\u00a0Is the inspection report detailed and specific? How meticulously has the home been inspected? Did they cover all the crawl spaces and concealed attics?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to technology tools:<\/strong> If a home inspector has advanced tech tools during a home inspection, there is possibly an improved chance of detecting issues that are hidden in plain sight. The inspection reports will also be detailed and summarize the entirety of the home inspection succinctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">Check if the home inspector is E&amp;O insured:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\"> E&amp;O Insurance is a liability insurance that covers legal costs for a home inspector if they are at fault. This typically happens when the house inspector fails to identify flaws in a property.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Liable-HI\"><strong>Can Home Inspectors be Held Liable for Missed Items?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, home inspectors are liable for missed items, especially if they could pose a huge risk to public safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, if the inspector fails to examine the faulty wiring and the house catches fire, then whether the inmates live or die, the home inspector is liable. To proceed, though, you need to have a claim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be either some specific inspection that was promised but never happened or an area the inspector forgot to examine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home inspectors can be sued for negligence, but proving it can be tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Sue-Inspector\"><strong>How Can I Sue My Home Inspector?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can sue your home inspector. However, there is limited benefit from that drivel. You will have to <strong>prove your claim<\/strong> that the home inspector was irresponsible and negligent, which isn&#8217;t a cakewalk, really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If exculpatory clauses like the &#8220;Limitation of Liability Clause&#8221; were included in your home inspection contract, then you might as well not sue anybody and save yourself the hassle of lawsuits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to this clause, even if the home inspector or the company misses something, they are not liable to pay for the damage. The negligence may have cost $20,000 in house repairs, but you won&#8217;t get a dime more than what you paid for the home inspection, $350. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">ASHI and InterNACHI suggest home inspectors be E&amp;O insured so that in case a home buyer wins the claim, the inspector&#8217;s insurance company can cover half the costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">\ud83d\udc49 We suggest you consider legal actions against the home seller (if they didn&#8217;t state the obvious defect in the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/sellers-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seller disclosure<\/a>) or the home builder (in the case of a new construction home) because proving the negligence claim can be complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"Inspector-vs-Appraiser\"><strong>Home Inspector vs Home Appraiser <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A home inspector is often confused with a home appraiser, but the two are quite distinct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>What is a Home Inspector?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li>A home inspector has zero concern with the market value of the property and also takes an interest in its physical condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home inspectors will examine all the systems of the house with scrutiny and based on that identify flaws in the different areas of the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home inspections are scheduled by home buyers generally. A pre-listing inspection is the only case when home sellers schedule an inspection. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>What is a Home Appraiser?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li>A home appraiser looks at the property to determine the fair market value of a property. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appraisers will check local home sale trends to compare similar properties &amp; evaluate a home&#8217;s appraised value. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home appraisers are hired by <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-mortgage-lenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mortgage lenders<\/a>, and you cannot skip a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-appraisal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home appraisal<\/a> when you get a mortgage. If you don&#8217;t need a mortgage to buy a property, you should still hire a home appraiser and verify the price so that you don&#8217;t overpay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong>\u00bb&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-appraisers-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Appraisers Near Me<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/strong> Find the best home appraiser in your neighborhood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Need\"><strong>Do I Need a Home Inspection?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you need to do a home inspection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inspection will reveal potentially life-threatening issues in a house. <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buying a home<\/a> is probably something that happens once in anyone&#8217;s lifetime. You don&#8217;t want to end up with a property that costs thousands in extended repairs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When done by a diligent home inspector, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home inspections<\/a> can save you from overpaying for a property or buying a property that&#8217;s a money pit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also leverage the result of the home inspection &amp; negotiate with the seller. This negotiation can either be about fixing the issues flagged in the home inspection report or reducing the home sale price. Imagine the money you&#8217;ll save just by spending a few dollars on an inspector!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"FAQs\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1. What does a home inspector do?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A home inspector examines and assesses the property to identify potential cosmetic or life-endangering flaws. During a home inspection, the inspector will note down their observations &amp; prepare a detailed report that documents the property's structures, design, and fixtures. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2. Can you be a home inspector and appraiser?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, home inspectors &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-appraisers-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">home appraisers<\/a> can be the same. There is no law stating otherwise. However, having the same person do the inspection and the home appraisal can cause a conflict of interest. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\">inspection<\/a> is done to find flaws and negotiate the sales price to cover the cost of repairs. An appraisal on the other hand is done for mortgage lenders and an appraiser aims to find the market value of the property.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t3. Can a home inspector condemn a house?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, a home inspector cannot condemn a house. Only a legally appointed building or city inspector can condemn a house and declare it uninhabitable. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4. Can you sue a home inspector for false information?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can sue a home inspector that gives you false information. The legal action depends on whether an individual home inspector is sued or the company where they work at. If you can prove that the home inspector was negligent, you may be able to recover some attorney fees.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5. Can a realtor be a home inspector?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes! A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-realtors-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">realtor<\/a> can be a home inspector, and there is no law forbidding them from the same. However, this arrangement can be counterintuitive. A home inspector's primary motivation is to find faults in the house. A house that fails the inspection will not be closed, and that's where the realtor loses the entire sale. Your realtor could be motivated to wilfully ignore cosmetic issues so that the sale happens.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Also-Read-HI\"><strong>Also Read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/things-that-fail-a-home-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Things to Fail a Home Inspection<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-long-does-a-home-inspection-take\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How Long Does a Home Inspection Take<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Home Inspection Checklist for Buyers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/4-point-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Four-Point Inspection<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Recs-Buying-A-House\"><strong>Recommended for Buying a House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list margin-top-15\">\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\"><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Buy a House<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-time-to-buy-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Time to Buy a House<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/mortgage-lenders-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mortgage Brokers Near Me<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><strong>Recommended for Selling a House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\"><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/selling-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Selling a House<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">Selling a house in the United States is complex and requires a good understanding of the real estate market.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Closing Costs<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>See the real cost and how to negotiate your closing costs as a seller or buyer.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/closing-costs-for-sellers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Closing Costs for Sellers<\/strong><\/a><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>What are the closing costs as a seller? See the real cost and how you can negotiate your closing costs as a seller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Closing Costs for Buyers<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Check out real costs related to buying a house and see if you can negotiate your closing costs as a buyer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-real-estate-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Real Estate Websites<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Check out our list of the top 12 real estate websites in the USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading notes-text margin-top-28\"><em>Related: <\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"notes-text margin-top-28\"><em>national property inspections reviews, national property inspections franchise reviews, national property inspections cost, national property inspections inc, national property inspections near me, national property inspections bbb, amerispec inspection services, amerispec inspection services reviews, amerispec home inspection service, amerispec home inspection service reviews, amerispec home inspection service franchise, amerispec home inspection services reviews, amerispec home inspections service<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"notes-text\"><em>pillar to post home inspection, pillartopost, pillar post, home inspect, home inspection companies, home inspection companies near me, pillar and post, pilar to post, homes inspections near me. pillar posts, best real estate websites, inspectors,  post inspector, post inspection, pillar post home inspection, pillars to post home inspection, piller to post, pillar to post home inspection reviews, for sale by owner websites, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/low-commission-real-estate-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low commission real estate companies<\/a> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/top-real-estate-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate agent<\/a><\/em>, <em>real estate inspector, real estate inspectors<\/em>, <em><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/flat-fee-realtor\/#how-much-flat-fee-realtors-charge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flat fee real estate<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">Home inspections are optional, a credible & diligent home inspector will reveal significant flaws in the property & save you from buying a money pit! 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