Which Building Inspector Should I Choose?

Which Building Inspector Should I Choose?

This question is asked of most Montreal real estate brokers once a Promise to Purchase is accepted on a property.

As each property, client and broker are different so are the competencies, experience and personalities of residential home inspectors.

Reasons to Suggest Multiple Inspectors:

As Montreal real estate brokers we must adhere to a strict code of professional ethics. We are advised by our provincial association (OACIQ) to recommend at least 3 home building inspectors for selection.

For reasons:
1. Not to suggest any inpropriety on the part of the Montreal real estate broker;
and
2. To provide clients an opportunity to find an inspector who will respond to their needs.

I always suggest a couple of inspectors I know have experience with the property type in question AND advise my clients to seek out recognized building inspectors who are accredited by the The Quebec Association of Building Inspectors (AIBQ) knowing they have been vetted using specific criteria.

AIBQ criteria:
1. Hold a professional liability insurance (errors or omissions);
2. Use a recognized inspection service agreement;
3. Carry out inspections in accordance with recognized building inspection practice standards;
4. Submit a written report to the party using their services.

Notes: the AIBQ assures that inspectors Listed on the AIBQ’s meet the above requirements.

John B. Joseph has over 20 years of business to business experience in the U.S. and Canada in business process improvement, sales, consultation, sales management and has been helping buyers and sellers in real estate since 2005.