Is Your Home Inspector Pushing Gimmicks?

Websters Dictionary Defines a Gimmick as: 

"a method or trick that is used to get people's attention or to sell something"

Recently, many home inspectors have started offering various warranties, memberships in homeowner networks, free stuff, house by-back guarantees etc.

Most, if not all, of these products have little or dubious value to the home inspector's client. It is reminiscent of free toasters many banks offered when you open a checking account.

So why do they offer them? Many times newer or unqualified home inspectors are trying to "set themselves apart" by offering these add-ons.


Don't be fooled. Always ask for the inspectors references. Ask how long they have been in business.

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My agent told me to call someone else . . .

(or gave me a list of other home inspectors).

Here’s why (and you won't read this anywhere else)

First let me say this,

There are very good, honest, and reputable real estate agents out there. Many of them refer our company or similarly qualified inspectors to their clients. They trust their clients - that given all the information they will make an informed decision. We have accepted referrals from many of these agents for over 15 years. These agents know that if we find things wrong with the home, they can negotiate repairs or a price change or in some circumstances find another home for their client.

The most important thing to these agents is their clients receiving the best possible inspection, and all of the information that is available.

Then there are other real estate sales people. They are short sighted, and don’t see past the next transaction. They try to insist that their clients use a less competent inspector, And really don’t trust their clients to make a good decision.

Sometimes, the sales people are clever and give a list of three inspectors. All three on the list are “patsies” They give the client the list so they can say “well that’s the inspector YOU picked” if the client complains months after the home was purchased.

Do these patsy home inspectors intentionally over look defects? – Sometimes – but more often it is soft reporting or minimizing the defect.

The DIRTY LITTLE SECRET is many home inspectors RELY on sales people for ALL of their business. The sales people RELY on a poor inspection to sell the home.

There are actually Home Inspection Marketing Schools and Franchises that teach inspectors how to write “agent friendly” reports.

Here is a recent lawsuit alleging such a scheme (which was settled) http://integrityinspection.com/assets/lawsuit.pdf

This suit is against a particular home inspector and Franchisee – but believe me, this could be about many of the inspectors out there.
Before Hiring any inspector, you should read this lawsuit.

Some agents call honest home inspectors “Deal Killers” It is up to the buyer to Kill the deal – not the home inspector. We present information.

At Integrity Inspection WE WORK EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU ! It is our job to find things that are unsafe or things that may cost you money. We present our findings in a clear manner, and try to recommend a course of action.

Inspecting Stucco Homes

Many homes in the last 20 years have been clad with stucco.   There are several different types of stucco that are popular.  EIFS (aka Dryvit – which is a actually a trade name) traditional (aka  three coat stucco)  Artificial stone (which is stucco) and One Coat stucco which is really not “One Coat.”

Sound confusing?  It is. 

Missing cap flashing over door.

There are many components of a stucco system that must be installed for the system to perform properly.  Weep Screeds, Kick-out flashings, expansion joints, window and door flashings, building paper to name a few. 

Missing Kick Out Flashing

If any of these components are missing or installed improperly the results can be catastrophic.   I have seen 10 year old and newer homes that are rotted to the point of being unsafe – Costing the home owner 10s of thousands of dollars.  (or more)

Missing Weep Screed

If you are considering buying a home with any type of stucco cladding,   You definitely should hire an inspector who is familiar with stucco installation and repair.

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Pocono Home Inspector

Each of our certified Pocono Home Inspectors services each home at designated times. Each inspector conducts two inspections a day, one at 10 AM and the second one at 2:30 PM. This allows our service to be professional and detailed. Most home inspectors booked three jobs in a day. At Integrity Inspection, our certified Pocono Home Inspectors provide a quality service that keeps the home buyer's mind at ease that the inspection is at the highest standards.

What Can A Home Buyer Expect From A Pocono Home Inspector?

Here at Integrity Inspection our belief system is that every one of our Pocono Home Inspectors provides each inspection to our highest standard. The expectations are high for each inspector to perform their job to our standard. We offer a 200% guarantee with all our Pocono home inspections. There are someone requirements for each inspection where the homeowner must be present during the Pocono home inspection with our Pocono Home Inspector. Please visit our guarantee page to find out more: Guarantee.

Why Hire Integrity for Your Pocono Home Inspector?

Integrity Inspection has served the Pocono area for over twelve plus years. Here at Integrity Inspection, we consider ourselves as a full inspection firm. We offer not just home inspections but Radon Inspections, Termite Inspections, Septic Inspections, and Home Energy Inspections for every home.

Each year we make sure that each of one of our Pocono home inspectors have the latest training. We make sure that our standards of technology are the highest compared to our competitors. Our reports are given ample time and filled out beyond the normal home inspection report.

Our information is un-biased, truthful and full of Integrity. Our company depends on our reputation. Integrity Inspection is Pocono’s most honest and knowledgeable home inspector. Don't just take our word for it. Take a look at our testimonials.