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A Need to Know Home Inspections
207 Garret Ridge
Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
770-312-0854
E-mail-an2k@bellsouth.net
HOME INSPECTION AGREEMENT
This Agreement was prepared by a member of the Housing Inspection Foundation.
The Association of Home Inspectors
A Need to Know Home Inspections
Don Stanley, Jr.
207 Garret Ridge Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
Telephone: 770-312-0854 Email: an2k@bellsouth.net
THIS INSPECTION AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT
PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
Client Name(s):______________________________________________________________________________________
Property Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Client Telephone:___________________________________ Contact:__________________________________________
Agreed Inspection Fee:______________________________ $________________________________________________
Additional Fee(s) For:_______________________________ $________________________________________________
Additional Fee(s) For:_______________________________ $________________________________________________
TOTAL INSPECTION FEES: $______________________
1. Client request a limited visual inspection of the residentential structure identified at the above address
by the listed inspector of the above company, herein after collectively refferred as the "Company"
and client hereby represents and warrents that all approvals necessary have been secured for
Company's enterance on to the property.
2. Client warrents: (a) they have read the following Agreement carefully, (b) They understand they are
bound by all the terms of this contract, and (c) they will read the entire inspection report when
received and will promptly call Company with any questions they may have.
Clients Initials________________________________
3. Client understands that the inspection and inspection report are preformed and prepared for the sole,
confidential and exclusive use. Client agrees that they will not transfer or disclose any part of the
inspection report to any other person with these exceptions ONLY, (a0 one copy may be provided to
the current seller(s) covenant to use the inspection report only in connection with Client's transaction,
and agree not to transfer or disclose the report to any persons other than their real estate agent
representing Client and/or a bank or other lender for use in Client's transaction only. Client agrees
to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company from any third party claims relating to this
Inspection or inspection report.
4. Company agrees to preform a limited visual inspection of the residential structure at the above
address and to provide Client with a written opinion as to the apparent general condition of the
structure's components and systems, including identification of significant observable deficiencies
as they exist at the time of inspection. The inspection will be preformed in a manner consistent with
the standards of the Housing Inspection Foundation. A copy of these standards is provided
to the Client.
Clients Initials________________________________
5. The inspection only includes those systems and components expressly and specitically identified in the
inspection report. Any areas which are not exposed to view, is concealed, is inacessible because of
soil, walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishings or any other thing, or those areas/items which have
been excluded by the Housing Inspection Foundation standards and/or by agreement of the parties is
not included in this inspection. The inspection does not include any destructive testing or dismantling.
Client agrees to assume all risk for all conditions which are concealed from view at the time of
inspection or exists in any area excluded from inspection by the terms of this agreement. Maintenance
and other items may be discussed but will NOT form a part of the inspection report. The following
areas/items, systems and components are among those NOT included in the inspection:
If inspection is desired of any of the areas/items, systems or components listed above, then Client shall
contact the appropriate professionals.
6. Client understands the the inspection and inspection report do nto constitute a guarantee or warranty
of Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, expressed or implied, or insurance policy, nor is it
a substitute for real estate transfer disclosures which may be required by law.
7. The written report to be prepared by Company shall be considered the final exclusive findings of
Company of the structure. Client understands and agrees they will not rely on any oral statements
made by the inspector prior to the issuance of the written report. Client further understands and agrees
Company reserves the right to modify the inspection report for aperiod of time that shall not exceed
forty eight(48) hours after the inspection report has first been delivered to Client.
8. Client understands and agrees that any claim arising out of or related to any act or omission of
Company in connection with the inspection of the residential structure, as as limited herein, shall
be made in writing and report to Company within ten(10) business days of discovery. Client further
agrees to allow Company to re-inspect the claimed discrepancy, with the exception of emergency
conditions, before Client or Client's agent, employees or independent contractors repairs, replaces,
alters or modifies the claimed discrepancy. Client understands and agrees that any failure to notify
Company as stated above shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims Client may have against
Company.
9. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that Company is not an insurer, that
the payment for the subject inspection is based solely on the value of the service provided by
Company in the performance of a limited visual inspection of the general condition of the structure's
system's and components as described in Paragraph 4 and production of a written inspection report,
that because of the limited nature of this inspection, the inspection cannot be expected to uncover all
defects or deficiencies within the structure and that it is impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the
actual damages, if any, which may result from a failure to perform such services. Thus, Client and
Company agree that in the event that Company breaches its obligation or duty to perform such
service and Client is thereby damaged, then the liability of Company (including its officers, agents and
employees) shall be limited to a sum equal to the amount of the fee paid by the customer for
inspection and report and this liability shall be exclusive.
Clients Initials__________________________________
10. Client understands and agrees that if they are not present at the time of the inspection and therefore do
not sign this agreement that this agreement will form a partof the inspection report and acceptance of
the terms and conditions of this agreement. A Need to Know Home Inspections requires that a Home
Inspection Agreement to be signed by Client prior to performing an inspection. If you were not present
at the inspection and did not sign the Inspection Agreement you, by accepting, paying for, and/or using
the inspection report you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the
Inspection Agreement and further agree that the Inspection Agreement will form a part a part of the
Inspection Report.
11. If any portion of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator the
remaining terms shall remain in force between the parties.
12. Late Notice Cancellation FeeWhen an inspection is scheduled, the company reserves that time period
for the exclusive use of the Client. If an inspection is abruptly cancelled, the Client understands the
Company loses revenue for that time period. Therefore, the Client will pay a cancellation fee if a
scheduled inspection is cancelled LESS Than 24 HOURS before thescheduled inspection start time. The
Cancellation Fee shall be 10% of the scheduled fee or $50.00, whichever is greater. The Company
may wave this fee if: (a) the inspection is re-scheduled with the Company; or, (b) the real estate
contract has been terminated. It is the Cilent's responsibility to ensure that the property is under
purchase contract, or that the Client has permission to inspect the property, before scheduling an
inspection with the Company.
13. This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. No oral agreements,
understandings or representationsshall change, modify or amend ant part of this aggreement. No
change or modification shall be enforceable against any party unless such changes or modification is in
writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the parties hereto
and their spouses, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns and representatives of any
kind whatsoever.
I have read, understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this contract and to pay the
fee listed above.
Signature of Client_________________________________________ Dated_______________________
Signature of Company______________________________________ Dated_______________________
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Code or zoning violations |
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Systems or component installation |
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Permit research |
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Structural, geological, soil, wave action or hydrological stability, survey, engineering, analysis or testing |
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Termites or other wood destroying insects, rodents, or other pest, dry-rot or other fungus |
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Latent or concealed defects |
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Asbestos, radon gas, lead paint, urea formaldehyde, toxic or flammable chemicals, water or air quality, PCB's or other toxins, electro-magnetic fields, underground storage tanks, proximity to toxic waste sites or other enviromental or health hazards |
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Private water or sewage systems |
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Pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, fountains or other types of or related systems and components |
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Repair cost estimates |
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Building value appraisal |
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Radio controlled devices |
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Automatic gates |
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Elevators, lifts or dumbwaiters |
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Thermostatic ot time clock controls |
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Water softeners or purifiers |
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Radiant heat systems |
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Furnace heat exchanges |
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Solar heating systems |
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Gas appliance such as fire pits, Barbecues, heaters and lamps. Main gas shut off value. ANY GAS LEAKS |
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Odors or noise |
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Seismic safety |
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Freestanding appliances |
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Security or Fire systems |
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Personal property |
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Any adverse condition that may affect the desirability of the property |
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Proximity to railroad tracks or Airplane noise |
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Boundaries, easements or right of way |
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Unique/technically complex systems or components |
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System or component life expectancy |
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Adequacy or efficiency of any system or component |
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Items specifically noted as exculded in the inspection report |