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Find out what company the other party is using. Google your town and the phrase "home inspection company. Ask friends in the area. Google them and read reviews.
If you are buying a house, ask the seller what company they used to inspect the home, to ensure that you choose a different one.  This is important in cases of fraud or deception, which are rare but still possible. For example, the seller could have a personal relationship with the inspector and ask them to refrain from disclosing important information. It is also important because its always a good idea to have two separate, unbiased, and impartial inspections done from two different perspectives to ensure that nothing major is overlooked. " This is a simple way to find companies with websites or companies listed in online yellow pages.  Keep in mind that the first several results of a Google or similar search engine query will be paid advertisements, and not necessarily the best companies. Scroll through the results to see your options. You can also try an old fashioned phone book if you have one handy! Anyone who has purchased a home in the last couple of years in your town will do, but especially ask friends who have purchased similar homes (age, condition, location).  Post to social media accounts like Facebook or Twitter. Often you may not know of anyone who has used a service, but your trusted friends might post your query to their own friends and find someone who can give a recommendation. Keep in mind that if you are buying a house, its common for the real estate company you are using to recommend an inspection company. Do not automatically assume this company will be a good one. After you've found a few local options, look for reviews on websites other than their own, as many companies edit the reviews on their own websites or only post positive ones. You can also find reviews on social media business pages, if you know the name of a particular company. Keep in mind that very small businesses often only have reviews written by friends or family of the owners, who may have never used their services. This isn't necessarily a reason to reject them out of hand, but you may need to do a little more digging to find actual clients.