Follow THIS LINK for the HUD document "For Your Protection Get a Home Inspection."
Follow THIS LINK to search for a home inspector who has been certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
Follow THIS LINK to the Official Consumer Education website of the National Pest Management Association. This is a great place to learn more about pests (i.e. termites, cockroaches, mice, etc) you may hear about during your due diligence period, or to identify any unknown pests you may run into.
Follow THIS LINK to download a list of active licensed Land Surveyors in the State of Tennessee. Click on the "Surveyors" tab on the menu below the Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors banner, and choose "CFS Directory" in order to download the list.
Follow THIS LINK for the current list of soil scientists active in the state of Tennessee. These are the folks who can help you determine whether raw land is likely to support a septic system.
Session 8 Bonus Content
Home Inspections: NOT as Scary as They Might Seem
Not all home inspections are equal. So don't let what is seemingly bad news deter you from getting your dream home!
Protecting Yourself when Buying a Home
Here's how to protect yourself from unexpected expenses when you buy a home.