I received a call from a potential client requesting an inspection on a new build just prior to closing. When speaking with the client she said the builder requires inspectors to be from ASHI. She then sent me the section of her contract with the builder containing this information. It reads as follows:
b. Private Home Inspections. At Buyer’s sole cost and expense, Buyer may choose to have a private
inspection of the Property after the “New Home Orientation” (described below) with Seller, at a
date and time approved by Seller, under the following conditions:
i. The inspector must maintain all business licenses required by law;
ii. The inspector must be a full-time professional inspector and a member of the American
Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. or a professional engineer; and
iii. The inspector must have general liability insurance coverage in an amount of at least
$300,000 on a policy which names Seller as an additional insured, and professional liability
errors and omissions coverage in an amount of at least $300,000.
iv. The inspector and any person accompanying the inspector, including Buyer and Buyer’s
Invitees, may be required to sign additional releases of liability and claims prior to entry.
The inspector must provide proof of compliance to Seller prior to scheduling the inspection with
Seller. The inspection must be completed a minimum of one business day after the New Home
Orientation. Each entry onto the Property by an inspector must first be cleared in writing by a Sales
Associate as provided in Section 11a. above. Seller may review items in an inspection report if
Buyer submits the report to Seller within 24 hours of the inspector’s site inspection. Seller has no
obligation to address any items listed on a private home inspection report. Buyer and Buyer’s
inspector assume all risk of injury and damage relating to each entry onto the Property and the
Home, and shall pay the cost of all repairs required to clean, restore, and correct any damage
caused by such inspection. Buyer hereby indemnifies Seller from all loss and expense, including
damage to person and property, Buyer may incur for any claim which is directly or indirectly
related to the inspection. This obligation shall survive the Closing or earlier termination of this
Contract.
I figured since Nick likes ASHI as much as he does
, I would share this. I have reached out to the builder and left a voicemail with the rep but have not heard back as of yet. BTW, the builder is small and locally based and not a big national “chain”. I am not going to name them here but will share builder info via a PM if interested…