Since 2003

Anthony Tilidetzke, CMI:

A  proven detail oriented inspector with over 20 years experience  performing property inspections, appraisals and rehabbing distressed  properties. A certified member of American Home Inspectors Training  Institute (AHIT) and The National Association of Certified Home  Inspectors (NACHI). Certified by NACHI as a Master Inspector. A graduate  of Cardinal Stritch University with a bachelors degree in business  management. Prior to becoming a Wisconsin State licensed Home inspector I  served Active Duty in the United States Army and the Indiana/Wisconsin  National Guard working as an Aircraft technician. I am a FAA certified  and licensed Aircraft technician which was my career early on but found  my true passion was in Real Estate. I am currently serving part time in the WI. Army National Guard as a Blackhawk Mechanic. I grew up in Sussex, where my family  resides today. I take great pride in the community, my family, my  company and the inspections I perform. You can trust in attention to  detail during the on-site inspection and followed through in the written  report.  See credentials page for additional information. 

 My Promise to You,

"Choosing the right home inspector can be  difficult. Unlike most professionals you hire, you probably won't meet  me until our appointment. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying  qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods, and pricing. 

Ultimately,  a thorough home inspection depends heavily on the individual  inspector’s own effort. If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your  new home, I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort."  

Perspective Matters:

The vast majority of home buyers are on a particular budget. Many of them do not have the finances to purchase the very best – they have to settle for homes that are good, not perfect. There are plenty of quality homes on the market that would make great purchases for the budget-conscious buyer.

These buyers are trusting real estate agents and home inspectors to guide them to these homes. They want to own a home, and they need to buy something that will serve their needs, which almost always means compromise.

An experienced agent and a skilled home inspector have a realistic perspective on homes in their respective markets. They know that almost every home has issues, and they know how to tell the difference between serious problems – the kind that buyers should avoid at all costs – and minor to moderate problems, which many buyers can deal with to own a home.

A home with major structural problems is not the same as a home that has settled and has slightly uneven floors. A home with a roof that should have been replaced ten years ago is quite different than a home with a roof that will need to be replaced in three years. Homes with major issues should be avoided by most buyers, while homes with noticeable issues – but issues that can be managed – may be ideal for buyers on budgets.

A quality real estate agent has no desire to see a client buy a home they will regret and will work hard to avoid such a situation. A good inspector obviously feels the same.

An inspector is approaching the situation from a different angle and needs to be ready to explain the inspection results to help buyers make an informed decision. Not explaining issues in a way that sends them running immediately because they think the home will fall down around them (unless, of course, it actually is).