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November 2006

Florida Home Inspections

By Leanne Paynter | 2:37 PM on Nov. 6, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog

Whether you're purchasing an older home or new construction, I always highly recommend to buyers I work with that they invest in a professional home inspection.

If you're buying a home in Florida and are in need of locating a Florida home inspector, here are a couple of resources that may help in your decision making process:

• American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) - Florida Home Inspectors

ASHI has a code of ethics  and standards of practice but be sure to read their membership categories and requirements.  Also, check out their frequently asked questions on home inspections and view a virtual home inspection while you're on their site.

• National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) - Florida Home Inspectors

NAHI also has a code of ethics (.pdf), standards of practice (.pdf) and different levels of membership.  While on their site, check out their resource library and articles for home buyers and home sellers.

Though some home inspectors or home inspection companies do not belong to either of these companies, some buyers find the information on these sites helpful.  If you've received a referral of a home inspector or company that is not listed in either of these sites it does not necessarily mean that they are not professional or qualified.  Membership to either of the associations listed above is voluntary.