Inspection Agreement
A copy of the inspection agreement will be emailed to you before the inspection and can be signed electronically and returned. If that’s not possable, a copy will be presented on the day of the inspection to sign.
ANCHOR HOME INSPECTORS PLLC
RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION
AGREEMENT
Inspector’s Name: Stan Fikel
Az. License Number: 46459
Company: Anchor Home Inspectors, PLLC
Address: 3938 E. Pershing Ave.
City, State, Zip Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone: 602-702-6822
E-mail: AnchorInspections@cox.net
THIS INSPECTION AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
Date of Inspection:
Report #:
Client Name(s):
Property Address:
Key Map Location:
Client Telephone: Contact:
Client Telephone: Contact:
Agreed Inspection Fee:
Additional Fee(s) For: $
Additional Fee(s) For: $
TOTAL INSPECTION FEES: $
1. Client (s) requests a limited visual inspection of the residential structure identified at
the above address by the listed inspector of Anchor Home Inspectors PLLC, hereinafter
collectively referred as the “Company” and Client (s) hereby represents and warrants that
all approvals necessary have been secured for Company’s entrance on to the property.
Client (s) warrants: (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 promptly call Company with any questions
they may have. This inspection will be conducted in accordance with the Arizona
Standards of Professional Practice for Home Inspectors. A copy of the standards will be
supplied on request or can be found on Anchor’s web site at
www.anchorhomeinspectors.com.
2. Client (s) understands that the inspection and inspection report are performed and
prepared for their sole, confidential and exclusive use. Client (s) agrees that they will not
transfer or disclose any part of the inspection report to any other person with these
exceptions ONLY. (a) One copy may be provided to the current seller(s) of the property,
but only upon the express condition that the 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 and (b) one copy may be provided
to the real estate agent representing Client (s) and/or a bank, or other lender for use in
Client’s transaction only. Client (s) agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Company from any third party claims relating to this inspection or inspection report.
3. Company agrees to perform a limited visual inspection of the residential structure at
the above address and to provide Client (s) 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. This entire
document is copyrighted and is not for use of any third party. It is for the exclusive use of
the client (s) and Anchor Home inspectors.
4. Client (s) agrees to pay the fee stated above for the performance of the inspection.
This amount shall be paid in full prior to the completion of the inspection or before the
report is delivered. If fee is to be paid at closing, prior arrangement must be made and a
fee of an additional $75 will be billed. Should client fail to timely pay the agreed upon
fee, client shall be responsible for paying any and all fees associated with collection,
including but not limited to attorney’s fees, costs, lost wages and interest accumulated at
a 20% annual rate. The parties agree that the fee agreed to herein is not contingent on the
reporting of any specific, predetermined condition of the subject property. The inspector
has not and will not accept a fee or other valuable consideration in this transaction from
any person other than the client (s). The inspector has not and will not pay any portion of
the fee received herein to any participant in this real estate transaction.
5. This inspection does not follow and/or comply with any warranty program.
6. The inspection ONLY includes those systems and components expressly and
specifically identified in the inspection report. Any areas not exposed to view, are
concealed, are inaccessible because of soil, walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishing or
any other thing, or those areas / items that have been excluded by the Arizona Standards
of Professional Practice for Home Inspectors and/or by agreement of the parties is not
included in this inspection. The inspection does not include any destructive testing or
dismantling. Client (s) agrees to assume all the risk for all conditions that are concealed
from view at the time of the 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, unless noted in the
additional fee(s) for line(s) of this contract:
• Code or zoning violations
• System or component installation
• Permit research
• Structural, geological, soil, wave action or hydrological stability, survey, engineering,
analysis or testing
• Termites or other wood destroying insects, rodents or other pests, dry-rot, mold or fungus
• Latent or concealed defects
• 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 environmental or health hazards
• Private water or sewage systems
• Pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, fountains and / or other types of related
systems and components unless additional fee is paid.
• Repair cost estimates
• Building value appraisal
• Radio controlled devices or low voltage systems such as alarms or sprinkler systems.
• Automatic gates
• Elevators, lifts, dumbwaiters
• Thermostatic or time clock controls
• Water softeners or purifiers
• Radiant heat systems
• Furnace heat exchanger
• Solar heating systems
• Gas appliances such as fire pits, barbecues, heaters and lamps. Main gas shut off valve
operation.
• Any gas leaks
• Odors or noise
• Seismic safety
• Freestanding appliances
• Security or fire safety systems
• Personal property
• Any adverse condition that may affect the desirability of the property
• Proximity to railroad tracks or airplane routes
• Boundaries, easements or rights of way
• Unique/technically complex systems or components
• System or component life expectancy
• Adequacy or efficiency of any system or component
• Items specifically noted as excluded in the inspection report
If a more extensive inspection is desired of any of the areas/items, systems or components
listed above, then Client shall contact the appropriate trade professionals.
7. Anchor Home Inspectors PLLC DOES NOT inspect security systems.
8. Client (s) understands that the inspection and inspection report do not 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 that
may be required by law.
9. The written report to be prepared by Company shall be considered the final exclusive
findings of Company of the structure. Client (s) understands and agrees they will not
rely on any oral statements made by the inspector prior to the issuance of the written
report. Client (s) further understands and agrees Company reserves the right to modify
the inspection report for a period of time that shall not exceed forty-eight (48) hours after
the inspection report has first been delivered to Client (s).
10. Client (s) 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
limited herein, shall be made in writing and reported to Company within ten (10)
business days of discovery. Client (s) further agrees to allow Company to re-inspect the
claimed discrepancy, with the exception of emergency conditions, before Client (s) or
Client’s agents, employees or independent contractor’s repairs, replaces, alters or
modifies the claimed discrepancy. Client (s) understands and agrees that any failure to
notify the Company as stated above, shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims
Client (s) may have against Company.
11. Any dispute, controversy, interpretation or claim including claims for, but not limited
to, breach of contract, any form of negligence, fraud or misrepresentation arising out of,
from or related to this contract or arising out of, from or related to the inspection and
inspection report shall be submitted for final and binding arbitration. This entire
document is copyrighted and is not for use of any third party. It is for the use of the client
(s) and Anchor Home Inspectors. The decision of the arbitrator appointed shall be final
and binding and judgment on the award may be entered.
12. 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 systems and components as described in Paragraph 6
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 (s) and
Company agree that in the event that the Company breaches its obligation or duty to
perform such service and Client (s) is thereby damaged, then the liability of Company
(including it’s 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.
Client’s Initials _____________
13. Client (s) 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 part
of the inspection report and the contract terms are accepted with the payment to Anchor
Home Inspectors, PLLC and the delivery of the inspection report to the Client (s).
Anchor Home Inspectors, PLLC requires an inspection agreement to be signed by Client
(s) prior to performing an inspection. If you were not present at the inspection and did
not sign the Inspection Agreement, and a fee for services is paid, or client uses the
inspection report, client accepts the inspection agreement in its entirety.
14. If any portion of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by any court
or arbitrator the remaining terms shall remain in full force between the parties.
15. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. No oral
agreements, understandings or representations shall change, modify or amend any part of
this agreement. 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.
16. I have read, understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this contract
and will pay the fee listed above today. This entire document is copyrighted and is not
intended for use by any third party.
Dated: ___________
Signature of Client/s: _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Dated: ___________
Anchor Home Inspectors, PLLC: __________________________________________
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