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  • "A" Rated on Angie's List 
  • "5 Star" Rated on Google
  • Over 3,600 Inspections
  • Reasonable Rates (next page)

Openings Available ​/ New Construction Specialist
Resales, New Construction & Under Construction Homes

My wife & I embraced Wilmington as the most ideal community to live and raise our three children, my being a native may have helped a little. While we knew where we wanted to live, we still gathered all available information and made a cautious & deliberate choice in our home purchase. When I conduct inspections for my clients, I consider my own experience and our state's mandate for home inspectors as excerpted below.

 "Licensees shall discharge their duties with fidelity to the public and to their clients, with fairness and impartiality to all..."

Our business model does not rely on referrals from brokers, builders or any 3rd party with a financial interest in our client’s transaction; our clients are finding us…
  • More than 95% from previous client referral and extensive client research.
  • Less than 5% from broker referral.
  • Less than 0.1% from builder referral.
  • NC Home Inspection Board Survey indicates that over 85% of home inspectors rely heavily on brokers for their livelihood, most NC home inspectors receive between 60% and 100% of their livelihood from broker referrals.

As a retired contractor, licensed home inspector and licensed real estate broker, I've developed an appreciation for the perils of home buying, and the need for informed professional advice. As a professional home inspector, I strive to impart an intuitive understanding of each home's condition with an emphasis on costly and dangerous deficiencies.

Our reports are designed to provide a clear understanding of the home's issues; we utilize state-of-the-art reporting software with detailed photographs and clear explanations. Consider this excerpt from a joint publication by the NC Real Estate Commission & NC Home Inspection Licensing Board.

Q: Are all inspection reports the same?
A: No. While the Home Inspector Licensure Board has established a minimum requirement for report-writing, reports can vary greatly. They can range from a “checklist” of the systems and components to a full narrative including photographs...

Outcomes Favor the Prepared
After reviewing the inspection report clients are encouraged to schedule a remote conference with the inspector, and work towards a better understanding of their home's positive features and any not-so-great features. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions and work confidently toward your best outcome.

Thank you, Jeff Terry
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