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  1. RKREBORN

    RKREBORN Member

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    Howdy brethren. I need a home inspector for a home purchase, anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
     
    #1 RKREBORN, Jul 22, 2015
  2. Rockets Red Glare

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    Your Realtor should be able to give you a recommendation of a good one that they work with.
     
    #2 Rockets Red Glare, Jul 22, 2015
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    I know, but I would prefer word of mouth referrals
     
    #3 RKREBORN, Jul 22, 2015
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    I used Brad Leland a few years ago for my new house. He was a very knowledgeable guy that took the time to educate me on stuff that I just didn't know. He came highly recommended to me by a few people I knew.

    http://houstonhomeinspector.net/
     
    #4 youknowme, Jul 22, 2015
  5. FTW Rockets FTW

    FTW Rockets FTW Member

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    I would ask you to join BNI

    $20 for lunch and $40,000 annually. No work
     
    #5 FTW Rockets FTW, Jul 22, 2015
  6. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    No problems with tiphomeservices.com
     
    #6 Ziggy, Jul 22, 2015
  7. Mr. Brightside

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    Wouldn't a realtor have a conflict of interest in recommending a home inspector?
     
    #7 Mr. Brightside, Jul 22, 2015
  8. Rockets Red Glare

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    It's pretty standard for a Realtor to give clients a list of good inspectors, they are then free obviously to choose whomever they want. There are just so many bad inspectors out there right now- sometimes buyers need some direction on getting a good inspector so they don't have any "surprises" when they move into their new house.

    I see the angle you are getting at but that's not how it works, at least not with a good realtor. They want a happy client who has purchased a house they love...
     
    #8 Rockets Red Glare, Jul 22, 2015
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    Platinum appraisal group. Chris Gamble 281-330-7857
     
    #9 Dgn1, Jul 22, 2015
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    Whoever you choose, be sure and go to the inspection with them. You will learn a lot. Written reports and conversations after-the-fact are great, but watching the inspector react to things and the ability to ask questions on the spot is incredibly valuable. It's also good to get a read on the sellers if they are there. Some people aren't good actors when they are trying to hide something. I'm a witness.

    It's worth a day off from work if necessary.
     
    #10 A_3PO, Jul 22, 2015
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    David Rogers
    A+ Home Inspections
    Professional Real Estate Inspector
    T.R.E.C. # 5048
    Office: 281-440-8901
    Cell: 832-265-8238

    Great inspector and very detailed, almost too detailed.
     
    #11 SuraGotMadHops, Jul 22, 2015
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