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Buyers beware of your contract.

If you live in the central Ohio area be careful that you do not agree to the following part of a real estate contract. If you do you will not be able to hire me.

"402 Qualified Inspector Clause

The inspection and/or tests provided for in the paragraph titled: "Inspections and Tests", shall be conducted by a qualified inspector who is either a registered architect, qualified engineer or a certified inspector who is a member of either the American Society of Home Inspection (ASHI) or the National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI). Radon inspections must be conducted by a state and/or EPA licensed inspector. The elections available under the paragraph titled: "Inspections and Tests", are not available to the Buyer unless the inspection and/or tests are conducted by a qualified inspector."

From: http://columbusrealtors.com/UserUploads/UserDocuments/Standard%20Forms/StandardForms_White%20Paper%20Contract%20Clauses.pdf

If you have concerns about your electric, plumbing, etc. or anything code related I can not help you.

Will experts be able to help you with concerns you have about the property that you are buying? I do not know.

This is very scary to me. Seems like a tricky way to eliminate your right to inspect the property.

Posted Sunday Aug 08