Yes: in Texas, home inspectors need a state license issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). You can check a name yourself on TREC License Holder Search (type Inspector).
Home inspectors in Texas: what buyers ask
How much does a home inspection cost?
No federal agency sets or publishes a home inspection price. HUD says FHA performs none, and EPA says fix radon at 4 pCi/L or more.
What must a seller disclose in Texas?
A Texas seller of a home with no more than one dwelling unit must give the buyer a signed condition notice, including flood history and floodplain status, on or before the effective date of the contract (Tex. Prop. Code 5.008).
Check a home inspector yourself
- License required · Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
- Titles you will see: Apprentice inspector, Real estate inspector, Professional inspector
- Check a name yourself: TREC License Holder Search (type Inspector)
The 10 sectors of Dallas
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