An
integral part of any real estate home purchase is a home inspection. Whether
you are purchasing a residential dwelling or a commercial building, it should
be inspected by a professional. A competent inspection should identify any
potential problems with the building or components. More importantly, it will provide
sufficient information to allow the buyer to make an informed decision.
Choosing a qualified and reputable building Inspector is not always an easy
task. While there are many people who claim they are “qualified” building
Inspectors, the quality of their work varies significantly.
Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand a wide range in the quality of work that the Inspectors perform. I cannot emphasize that it is very important for a consumer to complete their own due diligence when they are selecting a building Inspector.
Today anyone can call
themselves a home inspector in Ontario. That is a scary proposition since most
consumers depend on the opinion of a home inspector before making one of the
biggest purchases of their lives. There are over 1,500 home inspectors
operating in Ontario, yet there are no mandatory training or technical
standards for them to meet. The results are often a leaky roof, cracked
foundation or outdated electrical wiring or plumbing that was missed and which
ends up costing unwary consumers thousands of dollars to repair after closing. Few
consumers realize that many inspectors do not carry errors and liability insurance,
meaning that if they make a mistake, even if you win a lawsuit, you may not recover
funds to offset the repairs or problem.
The Ontario Minister of Consumer Services formed a panel of industry experts to make recommendations to
change the home inspection industry, which included home inspectors, educators,
a Realtor, a lawyer, educators, engineers and an insurance broker.
Their report is aptly
titled "A Closer Look: Qualifying Ontario's Home Inspectors". The
recommendations’ aim is consumer protection.
Read the whole original article here: Meaningful change coming to home inspection industry: Weisleder | Toronto Star
The government is also
asking for feedback. If you go to the government Government Website, then scroll down, you can get a copy of the form to complete.
If you have your own views
on this important issue, send in your feedback to the government now. Change is
coming to the home inspection industry, and the consumer should be the winner.
Making the right move is easy when you go with a knowledgeable and experienced local professional. Buying a home is something that you should not take any chances with. The inspectors I recommend all carry insurance, are very experienced and provide consumers with quality reports.
Purchasing real estate is a complex process and every element of the transaction is best handled by an experienced professional. Don’t take chances, go with proven results and experience. As the top producing agent in my brokerage (approx.. 160 agents) last year and with 24 years of full-time local service in Whitby, Brooklin, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Courtice and Bowmanville, I can make your purchase worry-free.
Randy Miller
Sales Representative
Re/Max Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage
905-668-1800 or 905-427-1400
randy@randymiller.ca
www.randymiller.ca
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