PROPERTY AND BUILDING INSPECTION
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION VERIFIED
RESOURCE
●● What can a buyer do if significant defects are found during a
property inspection?
Answer: The buyer can back out of the offer without penalty within a
specified time frame.
●● What are some key purposes of a property inspection?
Answer: Identifies major repairs, minimizes surprises, informs the buyer
about the home, and allows the seller to make necessary repairs.
●● When should a property inspection be completed in the home buying
process?
Answer: Early in the home purchasing/selling process.
●● Who typically hires a property inspector?
Answer: A potential home buyer.
●● What does a property inspection report include?
, Answer: An assessment of necessary repairs, maintenance concerns, and
other issues.
●● What is the difference between a property inspector and a real estate
appraiser?
Answer: An inspector determines the condition of a structure, while an
appraiser determines the value of a property.
●● Are property inspectors regulated in all states in the U.S.?
Answer: No, not all states or municipalities regulate property inspectors.
●● What is the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)?
Answer: An organization of independent property inspectors committed
to conducting inspections according to established standards and ethics.
●● What are the requirements to become an ASHI Certified Inspector?
Answer: Pass a written exam, perform at least 250 inspections, and
complete continuing education.
●● What aspects of a property can a qualified inspector assess?
Answer: Roof, foundation, heating and cooling systems, plumbing,
electrical work, water and sewage, and fire safety compliance.
●● What is a property inspection?
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION VERIFIED
RESOURCE
●● What can a buyer do if significant defects are found during a
property inspection?
Answer: The buyer can back out of the offer without penalty within a
specified time frame.
●● What are some key purposes of a property inspection?
Answer: Identifies major repairs, minimizes surprises, informs the buyer
about the home, and allows the seller to make necessary repairs.
●● When should a property inspection be completed in the home buying
process?
Answer: Early in the home purchasing/selling process.
●● Who typically hires a property inspector?
Answer: A potential home buyer.
●● What does a property inspection report include?
, Answer: An assessment of necessary repairs, maintenance concerns, and
other issues.
●● What is the difference between a property inspector and a real estate
appraiser?
Answer: An inspector determines the condition of a structure, while an
appraiser determines the value of a property.
●● Are property inspectors regulated in all states in the U.S.?
Answer: No, not all states or municipalities regulate property inspectors.
●● What is the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)?
Answer: An organization of independent property inspectors committed
to conducting inspections according to established standards and ethics.
●● What are the requirements to become an ASHI Certified Inspector?
Answer: Pass a written exam, perform at least 250 inspections, and
complete continuing education.
●● What aspects of a property can a qualified inspector assess?
Answer: Roof, foundation, heating and cooling systems, plumbing,
electrical work, water and sewage, and fire safety compliance.
●● What is a property inspection?
