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Some real estate agents give buyers a list of inspectors they recommend. But if you worry that those inspectors might be more interested in making deals go through than finding problems, or if you don't get a list, here are some suggestions from the National Association of Home Inspectors:
· If your state licenses inspectors, make sure yours is licensed. Check out the inspector or company with the Better Business Bureau, and your state's Department of Consumer Affairs to see whether there are any complaints on record.
· Interview the prospective inspector to find out his background. Ask for references. Ask whether he carries errors and omissions insurance.
· Ask about the report you'll get. A handwritten checklist? A computer-generated report? Will it contain pictures?
· Plan to attend the inspection and to ask questions then, so you can learn more about the house's systems and flaws.
