Real Estate Professionals

There is no licensing requirements for Home Inspectors in the state of California, so it is imperative that Real Estate service providers recommend a qualified and certified professional.

If you’re a new Realtor, congratulations, you are entering an exciting field but remember,
you need the right people on your team and a trustworthy Home Inspector can be one of your best friends.
Let HomeLook Inspections help you get your team started. Call to set up an appointment with us and
always feel confident you will be working with an experienced and highly knowledgeable team . The following can help:

  • A professional Home Inspector will usually want the Real Estate professional and the buyer to be present during or at the end of the inspection to familiarize them with the home’s systems and point out specific conditions outlined in the report.
  • Price should not be a determining factor in selecting a Home Inspector. Experience and knowledge should be key factors when a choice is made.
  • HomeLook Inspections offers 2 for 1. We have 2 Inspectors inspecting every single or multi-family home instead of 1. That’s right, 2 qualified professionals will perform the inspection for your clients. After all “We Just Look Better”.
  • Most all professional Home inspectors will provide a detailed report that offers a comprehensive explanation of the home’s condition as well as recommendations to ensure the safety of the occupants and the operation of its components. HomeLook Inspections offers a computerized reports style with a narrative overview.
  • Be wary of the Home Inspector who offers to repair items outlined in their report — this is an obvious conflict of interest and a violation of California’s Business and Professions Code.
  • It is best to select a Home Inspector who will stand behind their work and are covered by proper liability and professional insurance. Errors and Omissions insurance protects the Home Inspector and the Real Estate professional against disputes arising from any possible oversights made by the Home Inspector. Another important factor is membership in a professional trade organization such as CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association). A CREIA inspector is required to have proven technical knowledge of all systems in residential and multi-unit properties. CREIA Inspectors must adhere to the Code of Ethics and follow the Standards of Practice developed by the association. CREIA requires its members to successfully pass a written test of property components and complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education each year. ASHI and NACHI requirements are similar in task.
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What We Inspect:

Exterior:
grading, walls, coverings, patios, decks, patio covers, sidewalks, driveways, soffits, fascias, doors, windows, trim, gutters, downspouts, retaining walls, fences, gates, pools, spas and equipment.

Structure:
foundations, crawl spaces, footings, columns, floors, walls, chimneys, roof structure, roof coverings, flashing, skylights, vents and stacks.
Electrical:
service entrance, grounding, main panel, sub panels, branch circuits, outlets, gfci's and circuit integrity.

Heating and Air Conditioning:
combustion system, a/c components, supply and discharge lines, venting, duct work, registers, controls and thermostats.

Plumbing:
main supply line, distribution lines, fixtures, vents, traps, drains and functional flow.

Insulation:
attic, crawl space, floors, lines, duct work and air/vapor barriers.

Interior:
walls, ceilings, windows, floors, doors, stairs, fireplaces, smoke detectors (test buttons) and all built-in appliances and cabinetry.