During the Due Diligence Period, you should have the home inspected by a professional. An inspection can alert you to potential problems with a property and allow you to make informed decisions. Ask these questions to prospective home inspectors:
1. Will your inspection meet recognized standards? Ask whether the inspection and the inspection report will meet well-recognized standards of practice and follow codes of ethics, such as those adopted by the American Society of Home Inspectors and/or the Georgia Association of Home Inspectors. Each group’s standards of practice and code of ethics can be found online at www.ashi.org or www.gahi.org.
2. Do you belong to a professional ...