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Originally Posted by DesertDweller
My recommendation is to bring a good general contractor with you. I have never been real impressed with any of the home inspectors I have hired. Just my opinion and I am sure others will say otherwise. The one recommendation above where the inspector used to be a contractor sounds like a good option. Also, don't forgot about a septic inspection if that is applicable as well as getting a radon test and a water test. I think your approach asking for referrals from outside people is a good one. Personally, I wouldn't get a referral from anyone involved in the transaction as they don't get paid if the deal doesn't go through. Good luck.
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I would strongly endorse this method - home inspectors can VARY hugely and you don't want to learn the hard way your inspector isn't up to snuff. If you know of, or can find a reliable contractor they are a great option. Inspectors will always find something wrong - the question is how material is it and is it a deal breaker.