Why Hire An Independent Home Inspector
A true Independent Inspector will be working for you the client 100% and not the selling agent or anyone else.  There is a potential conflict of interest when hiring an inspector that has been referred by a broker/agent, many times these inspectors are working for the agent and will try to soften or overlook problems in a home to supposedly make it easier for the agent to sell the home.  This is not to say that all agents are dishonest.

Oklahoma Law?  There needs to be a law here in Oklahoma much like the one in Massachusetts, that prevents realtors from only having a few favorite inspectors on their list for referrals.  Realtors should provide a whole list of qualified inspectors in their area, and not suggest one over the other.  I will suggest that home buyers get involved, write to your legislators to enact amendments to real estate licensing laws.  These amendments would add a "firewall" between real estate agents and home inspectors giving the home buyer a better opportunity to hire the inspector of their choice.  Much of this information and more can be found on the
IHINA website.

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