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1) What does a Home Inspector do?*
A Home Inspector examines and provides information regarding the
condition of the systems and components of a home at the time of the
home inspection. Illinois law requires all Home Inspectors to be
licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
2) How does a Home Inspector document his/her findings?*
A Home Inspector must submit a written inspection report to the
client within 48 hours after completing the inspection.
3) Can a Home Inspector advise me as to whether I should buy the
inspected property?*
No. A Home Inspector may not offer advice as to whether the client
should engage in a transaction regarding the property, nor may a Home
Inspector offer an opinion as to the value of the property.
4) Does the law require a home inspection to be performed before
the purchase of a home?*
No. It is an individual decision to have a home inspection performed,
however, some financial institutions require and/or recommend that a
home inspection be obtained prior to financing.
5) How can I find out if a Home Inspector is licensed?*
To find out if a particular Home Inspector is licensed, use the
License Lookup feature on the DFPR website at: http://www.obrelookupclear.state.il.us/
6) When is the home inspection report delivered?
The home inspection report will be delivered within 24 hours of the
inspection.
7) Do you offer on-site reporting?
No. It is our company philosophy to offer clients high-quality
services. Reviewing our work and assembling our reports in narrative
format allows our clients to receive comprehensive and detailed reports
written nonetheless without the use of technical jargon.
*Division of Banks and Real Estate
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