Most home inspectors support industry regulation, but there's no consensus on standards in part because most inspectors are licensed by one of two rival national organizations: the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors or the
American Society of Home Inspectors.
"There are no national or state requirements to have a home inspection performed prior to a building purchase or during a real estate transaction," says Joe Corsetto, president of the
American Society of Home Inspectors. But an inspection can be beneficial when purchasing an older home because it "provides an evaluation of the condition, operation, or serviceability of significant building components that can have an affect on the building's value and even its habitability."
Job superintendents "can only be in so many places at one time," says Michael Casey, the immediate past president of the
American Society of Home Inspectors. "We visit new houses five or 10 years after they're built, and from what we see, the level of quality control leaves much to be desired."
Safe and Sound is a single member LLC company and follows the
American Society of Home Inspectors Code of Ethics and Standards.
The
American Society of Home Inspectors announced that Mike Casey has been elected president of the organization.
Home inspection:
American Society of Home Inspectors, 3299 K.
Though it's not common, members of the
American Society of Home Inspectors have found houses that required more than $40,000 to repair.
* The
American Society of Home Inspectors in Des Plaines announced Executive Director Frank Lesh is retiring after serving the organization for nearly 30 years.