What requirements are there to become a Home Inspector?  In Davenport, Iowa, there are no laws yet for licensing or continuing education.  There are national companies to certify such as NACHI, NAHI and ASHI but no requirements in order to perform a Home Inspection.

Should a Home Inspector, who is expected to give a report on the strengths and weaknesses of possibly the single largest investment a person will make in their life be licensed?  Should they be required to take continuing education in order to keep up on their trade?  Should they just inspect the property without discussing anything with the Buyer?  Wouldn't that be hanging them out to dry?

The most important part of a Home Inspection IMHO is the teaching that goes on.  The teaching of how to determine safety concerns and what to do about it.  The teaching of how to care for a house.  The teaching of some routine maintenance. 

Any Home Inspector can point out things that are obviously wrong with a property.  It is what they do after the obvious that is important.  I choose to refer Home Inspectors that do just that.  Teach.  Spend some time with the clients to help them understand their purchase so they don't feel like a deer caught in the headlights!

I've used Home Inspectors that tried to "kill deals" before.  By this, I don't mean that they pointed out things that are wrong with the property.  That is part of their job.  What I do mean is that they tried to renegotiate the deal.  That is NOT part of their job.  When a Home Inspector starts a sentence with, "If I were you, I'd ask the Sellers to......" it's that time!  Time to find another Home Inspector!!!

Should Home Inspectors be required to get a license?

Should they be required to do continuing education?

What say ye?

Lucky :)

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Fantastic Family Home!!!

5411 Shawnee Drive, Davenport, IA 52804 View Map

Fantastic Family Home in Great Greenfields Neighborhood built with Costello Quality! Over $20,000 in Exterior Improvements including "Rainmaster" Full Irrigation System, Sensational Stonework, Waterfalls, Ponds, Fountain, Decorative Mailbox, and Concrete Edging! Patio Furniture with LP Gas Fireplace is Negotiable. Beautiful New Front Door with Side Lights Welcomes you into the Fabulous Foyer with Brazilian Cherry Flooring that Flows into the Formal & Informal Dining Rooms, and Kitchen which features: Beautiful Oak Cabinetry, New Granite Counter Tops, Tiled Back Splash, Under Cabinet Lighting, Many Recessed Lights, and Walk-In Pantry with Automatic Lighting! Dining Room features: French Door Entry, Chair Rail, Panel Molding, and Tray Ceiling with Cove Lighting! Basement Rec Room and Den/Office have Cherry Spice Luxury Plank Flooring! Family Room features Bump-Out with Window Seat, Additional Recessed Lighting, and Stone-Wall with Gas Log Fireplace & Built-In Oak Bookcases! Fabulous 4' Sliders walkout to Maintenance-Free Decking! Several places in home have been wired for Wall-Mount TVs! Many extras in this home including: Many Extra Recessed Lights, Raised Vanity in Master Bath, 2nd Bedroom has Built-In Computer Desk, All Bedrooms have Walk-In Closets, Coat/Hat Rack in Laundry Room, New Carpeting has 25 Year Warranty, Closets have Wood Shelving and Automatic Lighting, Most Windows have Wood Blinds, New Garage Doors with Windows and Garage Floor has Epoxy Paint! Gas Furnace & Central Air have both been Cleaned & Inspected! TMI Home Warranty!!!

Details

Asking Price:

$270,000

MLS:

4106975

Sq. Feet:

3148

Lot Size:

92' x 128'

Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms:

3

# of Floors:

3

Garage Size:

20' x 28'

Subdivision:

Greenfields

Year Built:

2003

Property Amenities

- Sink Disposal
- Microwave
- Central Vacuum
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Kitchen Island
- Hardwood floors
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Basement

- Patio
- Deck
- Grass Lawn
- Yard
- Fenced Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool
- Tool Shed
- Central A/C
- Central Heat

- Walk-in closet
- Tile floor
- Family room
- Bonus/rec room
- Office/den
- Dining Room
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Laundry area - inside

Community Amenities

- Garage Parking

Contact Info

Lucky Lang, SRES®
REALTOR®

Dir (563) 676-9031
Email | Website

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Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

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