A Home Inspector Who Keeps Your Transaction Moving
I'm Aaron Belanger, an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector working primarily in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. Here's how I try to make the inspection step of your deal easier rather than harder.
Scheduling by Text or Email
I run this business on my own, which means I'm often mid-inspection or in a crawlspace when the phone rings. Text or email gets a faster, more reliable response from me than a call, and it gives us both a written record of the date, time, and address, so the details stay straight for everyone. If you or your client reaches out by text or email, expect a reply within one business day and a confirmed appointment, not a game of phone tag.
Unhurried, Single-Focus Inspection Days
I schedule one inspection at a time rather than stacking appointments back to back, which means I'm not watching the clock on your client's home to make room for the next one. A typical inspection gets my full attention from roof to foundation, and if something needs a second look, I take it. That pace is a deliberate choice. A rushed inspection is how real issues get missed, and a missed issue that surfaces after closing is a worse outcome for everyone than an inspection that ran a little longer than expected.
Detailed Reports Your Clients Can Actually Read
I deliver a digital report with photos by the next business day after the inspection, organized by system and location so your clients can find what matters without wading through boilerplate. Photos are tied directly to each finding, and the language is written for a homeowner, not a contractor, so you're not fielding a dozen confused follow-up calls trying to translate the report yourself. A report that's genuinely easy to read is one of the fastest ways to keep a transaction moving toward closing instead of stalling out in confusion.
Clear, Fair, Defensible Reporting
I work for the client who hired me, not for the agent and not for the seller, and I think that independence is actually good for you too. A report built on clear, accurate observations holds up: it doesn't get renegotiated after closing because something was soft-pedaled, and it doesn't get challenged because something was overstated. I aim to inform rather than alarm. That means describing exactly what I found and why it matters, in proportion to how significant it actually is, rather than either downplaying a real defect or burying a minor one in dramatic language. That's the kind of report a client can trust, and the kind that holds up when agents, contractors, or another set of eyes read it later in the process.
InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector
I'm a Certified Professional Inspector through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and every inspection follows the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. That's a known, verifiable standard your clients can look up themselves rather than taking my word for it.
Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties are where I focus my work: downtown Traverse City homes, bayfront and lakefront properties, converted cottages, and new construction throughout the region. You can see the communities I cover in each county, along with the rest of my service area, below.
Have a Listing or a Buyer Under Contract?
Reach out by text or email and I'll get you on the schedule.