AHI RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS, INC
Serves the Charlotte, NC Metro area - Mecklenburg
County, and all of the surrounding counties.
Serves the Charlotte, NC Metro area - Mecklenburg
County, and all of the surrounding counties.
About David Johnson David Johnson started working in the construction industry in the 90's while attending college at Appalachian State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Residential Construction. While working his way through college as a maintenance engineer for a local business, he also worked for independent contractors either building new homes or renovating older homes in Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. This is where David gained an appreciation for quality construction, materials and techniques. Several years later, after a successful career in Transportation Management, David decided to go into business for himself doing home renovation projects. Those projects turned into a hobby once he decided to help others by becoming a home inspector. First and foremost we are looking out for your best interests our goal is to help! Our Purpose is to insure you are making the right choice when selecting a Home Inspector. Whether or not you choose David Johnson as your inspector please use the following four factors when selecting an inspector. By following these four simple steps, you can help to ensure that you are making the right choice when selecting a Home Inspector. No. 1: Look for an inspector who is associated with a professional inspection organization. This can help weed out the truly fly-by-night inspectors, but it won't catch all the bad actors. Look for affiliation with groups such as NAHI, the National Institute of Building Inspectors, and the American Society of Home Inspectors. These are some of the most reputable inspector associations, and their Web sites have a "find an inspector" service to locate a member in your area. You can also study several home inspection organizations' criteria for membership: how many homes a would-be member must have inspected; how much — if any — continuing education is required; whether an exam is required for admission, etc. Inspectors who are fully certified by ASHI, the nation's oldest such group, with 5,700 members, are required to have completed at least 250 paid professional home inspections and passed two written exams, for example. David Johnson is a “Certified Inspector” with ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) we have chosen this organization due to its high standards. No. 2: Experience, Experience, Experience When it comes to selecting a home inspector in the quality of the inspection and dedication to the home buyer can vary: 1. Full-Time Professional Home Inspectors with the education and background (Knowledge) to do a proper home inspection. David Johnson is a full-time inspector. 2. Full-Time home inspectors that are new to the business and often have little or no construction background. Quite a few of these individuals got into the business by passing the general contractors exam which is by the way an open book exam. This qualifies them to sit for the home inspection exam. It does not mean that they have the experience necessary to provide a quality inspection. 3. Semi-Retired Individuals that are looking for occasional work. If you they supply a hand written report. This is more than like one of these inspectors. The majority these inspectors are not insured, as they can not afford the added expenditure. Verification of E&O and General Liability Insurance is recommended if you decide to use these inspectors. 4. Part-time home inspectors that work other jobs and are looking to supplement their income. Quite a few inspectors have left the field due to the current status of the real estate market, as they could not afford to stay in business these inspectors are generally only available on the weekends. The also are more than likely not insured. Tip No. 3: Is the inspector and or inspection company fully insured? Got insurance? Ask whether the inspector carries “errors and omissions insurance and general liability insurance” If he doesn’t, ask why? Currently North & South Carolina do not have any insurance requirements. (Effective until October 1, 2011) Bond Required. – A licensed home inspector must continuously maintain minimum net assets or a bond as required in G.S. 143-151.51(3). (Effective October 1, 2011) Insurance, Net Assets, and Bond Requirements. – A licensed home inspector must continuously maintain general liability insurance and minimum net assets, a bond, or errors and omissions insurance as required in G.S. 143-151.51(b). We maintain General Liability and E&0 policy in the amount of 1,000,000.00 dollars. Never, Ever hire a home inspector that is not insured !!!!!!! Tip No. 4: Don't just take your agent's recommendation at face value. Real-estate agents often recommend inspectors to home buyers. But this arrangement doesn't necessarily serve the home buyer well, since both agent and inspector have a financial incentive for things to go well: for the agent, a commission, and for the inspector, the possibility of repeat business from the agent. As, many home inspectors rely on the REALTORS as their primary source of business and referrals. We currently derive 30% of our business from realtors, the majority my business comes from referrals from previous clients and repeat clients; very few home inspectors can claim that. If you choose the home inspector your REALTOR recommends you may get what is commonly referred to as an “easy inspector” or “drive-by inspector” that is “REALTOR friendly” and will not risk reporting something that might “kill the deal”. Every single day we walk a razor's edge with that conflict of interest, the good Realtors are going to recommend an inspector who's not going to be afraid of what is on the inspection report. Still, experts suggest some ways to make sure your interests are served: • Don't be monogamous. Get more than one suggestion from your real-estate agent. We recommend asking for a list inspectors' names. • Ask the tough questions. |
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Contact:
NC & SC Licensed Home Inspector
David A. Johnson
Phone: 704-778-1353
Fax: 704-636-2800
Info@charlotte-inspector.com
NC & SC Licensed Home Inspector
David A. Johnson
Phone: 704-778-1353
Fax: 704-636-2800
Info@charlotte-inspector.com
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| WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE DAVID JOHNSON AS YOUR INSPECTOR?? |
"Ask the agent flat out, 'Would you hire any of these to inspect your home, or your
family's home?'" "It kind of puts them on the spot." Also, ask the agent or others you
know, "Who's the deal-killer in this area?" In other words, who's the crusty inspector
with a reputation for mucking up deals because he finds all of a home's flaws.
That's who you want.
family's home?'" "It kind of puts them on the spot." Also, ask the agent or others you
know, "Who's the deal-killer in this area?" In other words, who's the crusty inspector
with a reputation for mucking up deals because he finds all of a home's flaws.
That's who you want.
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