How To Deal With A Bad Home Inspector

Not every home inspector has their own set of conduct and sanitary standards they follow like we do. As a result, there are some bad home inspectors. Since the buyers are the ones who choose the home inspector, many sellers are the ones left to deal with home inspectors that don’t show any consideration towards the property. But for both buyers and sellers, here’s some effective ways to deal with a bad home inspector.

Do your research before you decide

Real estate is a very saturated market in Florida. As a result, there are a ton of real estate agents, home inspectors, lenders and the like to choose from. So how do you know who to choose for your home inspection? Start with some basic research and referrals. Make sure you pay attention to reviews on third party platforms (not on their website). These reviews will tell you what to expect from both a good and bad experience.

In many cases, the real estate agent will have a list of inspectors ready to give their buyers. Referrals are great but you shouldn’t solely count on recommendations from your agent. You should also ask friends or family if they would recommend anyone. And any recommendations should still be vetted through your own research.

When a home inspector leaves behind a mess

There is no doubt sellers encounter a mess left behind in their home after a property inspection. This might include tracked mud or dirt around the house, doors left open, etc. We’ve even heard of personal belongings being used or broken. This is no doubt a terrible experience for the seller and can effect how they move forward with the sale. However, many companies have more than one inspector and it could be just one bad apple that creates a bad experience reflected for the whole company.

If you have a bad experience with a bad home inspector, the first thing you should do is call the company to let them know. It could have been an inexperienced inspector who needs more training or simply a bad apple. Either way, a good company should address the issues. Another option is to leave the company a review through Google or Yelp. If the company is not willing to address the issues or if aren’t satisfied with their response then you have every right to share the experience through a review.

Divinity Home Inspections does everything we can to make sure we create an excellent experience for both the buyer and the seller. Your home is your asset and it should be treated with respect. That is why we do extensive training with our inspectors and make sure both parties are happy with our services. Call today to schedule your home inspection!