🎙️ Episode 2 – Hiring a Home Inspector - 10 Must Ask Questions

The Inspecting Realtor

Hosted by: Keith D. Campbell, REALTOR®, MRP, CMR®, CMRS & Former Licensed Professional Inspector #10107 - Presented by: Keith & Sheila Realty Group | LPT Realty

YouTube video link of Podcast - https://youtu.be/PYe6z5k3DI8?si=4Jyr-5K8XAmTXiVF

🏠 Buying a home is one of the biggest investments of your life — and a good home inspection can protect you from thousands in hidden costs.
In this episode, The Inspecting Realtor, Keith Campbell, shares the 10 questions every buyer should ask before hiring a home inspector, based on over 13 years of professional inspection experience and 4,000+ homes reviewed across Texas.

Learn how to choose the right inspector, understand their report, and avoid costly mistakes that too many buyers make.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Why Inspections Matter
02:15 – Types of Inspectors in Texas
04:45 – What an Inspection Covers
07:30 – Experience and Credentials
09:50 – Illegal Repairs & Conflict of Interest
11:45 – Inspection Length & Cost Expectations
14:00 – Understanding the Report
16:10 – Checking TREC Disciplinary Records
17:20 – Thermal Imaging & Foundation Tools
19:10 – Final Tips & Call to Action

💡 Key Takeaways

✅ Always verify your inspector’s license with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
✅ Hire a Professional Inspector — not an apprentice or trainee
✅ Attend your inspection and ask questions!
✅ Look for inspectors who use thermal cameras and zip-level tools
✅ Don’t base your choice on price — base it on experience and education

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC): https://www.trec.texas.gov
  
• Keith & Sheila Realty Group: https://www.keithandsheila.com
  
• Veteran Home Buyer Resources: https://www.keithandsheila.com/veterans
• 10 Questions to Ask Any Home Inspector Before Hiring Them https://www.keithandsheila.com/home-inspector-questions
  

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