HOME INSPECTION
- What is covered in your inspection?A certified home inspector should inform you of everything that will be inspected; however, always ask. Ensure that their tactics are applicable with state standards and that they will give you a copy of the standards before hiring.
- How long have you been a home inspector? How many inspections have you completed?An inspector will be able to provide his history. A newer inspector is not necessarily a problem, as he will usually have a seasoned partner with him.
- Are you specifically experienced in residential inspection?There are many different types of inspectors for hire. Ensure that the one with whom you choose to work with is experienced in residential home inspection.
- Do you offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection?Different inspector associations have rules about whether or not an inspector can actually make repairs to the home. If the inspectors states that he is allowed to repair the issues, consider hiring him. He has the knowledge of specific problems and will not be relying on a 3rd party’s notes.
- How long will the inspection take?A home inspection for a single-family home should not take less than 2 hours. Ensure that you are paying for a quality inspection.
- How much will it cost?Costs of a home inspection will vary depending upon external factors of the property. Be prepared to pay a minimum of $300. A home inspection is a small price to pay for the investment being made.
- What type of inspection report do you provide? How long will the report take to send?Many inspectors can provide a report within 24 hours. This is key during the (Click here to see option period info) option period when time is of the essence.
- Can I attend the inspection?Always attend the inspection if your schedule allows it. An inspector that declines this request should not be hired.
- Do you offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection?Different inspector associations have rules about whether or not an inspector can actually make repairs to the home. If the inspectors states that he is allowed to repair the issues, consider hiring him. He has the knowledge of specific problems and will not be relying on a 3rd party’s notes.
- Are you a member of a home inspector association?There are many professional home inspector groups. Request membership ID if this is a criteria for employment.
- How do you keep your skills up to date?Inspectors, like many professionals, have a continuing education resource in order to keep their skills sharp. Ask a lot of questions about training in order to gauge expertise.
TYPES OF INSPECTIONS
There are many different types of Texas home inspections
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Home buyers in Houston like to think that they would never commit themselves to a house that would not pass inspection. However, this can be more common than people think. Below is a link to a Zillow review where one of Calvin’s clients had to back out of TWO housing contracts due to failed inspections, and one of them was a brand new house! The initial builder guaranteed nothing was structurally wrong with the home, but an independent home inspector deemed otherwise. At the risk of forfeiting earnest money, the buyers backed out of the contract. Calvin was unsatisfied with the seller withholding money for a problem that was seller’s fault. Calvin was able to negotiate the return of ALL of his client’s upfront cash payments and place his clients into the perfect house for them. To read the full review, click here!
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What Clients Say
- smehlers55
In my 45 years of using realtors, Calvin was the BEST that I have ever had the opportunity of working with! Simply stated... Calvin was Outstanding!!!
Calvin listened to my list of wants, needs and desires! He provided me with many different homes that he thought would meet my wish list! Calvin scheduled several showings and he was always on time and was very helpful of pointing out different things that I may have missed! He was always quick and very responsive to communicating with me via calls, text and emails! Calvin found me the perfect home... a home that checked off every one of my boxes! I highly recommend Calvin! If I need a realtor in the future, Calvin will be my first choice!
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July 17, 2021 - ChristopherCho6 It was great experience purchasing home with Calvin. He explained all detail steps and has fabulous manageability with lender and seller. From my perspective, Calvin has better knowledge than any others. Really appreciate his effort and strongly recommand Calvin.
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December 18, 2020Jong hak Kim I can't begin to say how wonderful it was to work with Calvin. It took us a long time to put our house on the market and Calvin was always working with us the entire way. His knowledge of real estate and properties was superb. He was extremely helpful in bouncing ideas and discussing strategies. Calvin is the realtor who can deal with high level strategy but also deal with all the details in a deal. I always felt confident that if there something issues in the process, Calvin would find it and ensure everyone understood the issue. I'd give him more than 5 stars if I could.
October 27, 2020 - lde7058 Calvin was so helpful and friendly. He helped me navigate and sort everything through so well, and carefully guided me through the process until the end. I highly recommend his services. He definitely is experienced, and will do his best to help you!
October 21, 2020nauticus4 From the beginning of discussion, I was very comfortable with his honest, accurate and strong sense of ownership. He always showed great memories and shared all information with professional knowledge. His marketing strategies, negotiation skills, and attention to details ensuring the process was very professional and effective.
I will be referring Calvin Kim to all of our friends who need real estate assistance in the future because of his excellent service mindset and looking forward to working with him again.
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I have worked with other realtors in the past and Calvin exceeded all expectations by far, I would not hesitate to hire Calvin as my realtor if I...
October 15, 2020jonnykim0311 We can't believe that Calvin sold our home for free! We can't say enough of what Calvin has done for us. We saved thousands of dollars, and we used it to purchase our new home! Thank you for all that you have done
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