Inspector's Blog
The Vampires in Your House
12/04/09. You may not know it but you probably have vampires in your house. By vampires I’m referring to vampire power. This is the electricity your home electronics and appliances suck out of the power grid (and out of your wallet) when not in use. Many of the electronics around the house suck vampire power to a greater or lesser degree. Sure, electronics can improve our quality of life, but these vampires can also unnecessarily waste… read more →
The Market Ready Listing
11/29/09. 10 Inexpensive Ways to Beat the Buyers Inspection Whether you’re buying or selling a house, the buyer’s home inspection tends to be the white knuckle part of the transaction. Before the home inspection buyers don’t have much control over the process, except for hiring a good Realtor and inspector. However, sellers often have a slew of options to make the home inspection go smoother. In my experience the sear number of items found on inspection… read more →
How Long Should The Home Inspection Take?
08/01/09. Always remember that a thorough home inspection can never be done in an hour or less – no matter what the size of the home. A thorough inspection of the average size home (1500-2500 sq. ft.) takes about 2-4 hours. The Cheap and Quick Inspection If you are shopping for the cheapest inspection you can find, be sure the inspector is thorough. There are some home inspectors who perform home inspections in an hour or… read more →
Buying Or Selling A House - You Cannot Afford To Skip Home Inspection
07/15/09. Home inspection is recommended when it comes to buying or selling a house. This is an inspection where an expert – it might be you – provides his or her opinion on the condition of the property and house that is for sale. However, whether or not a survey of the house can tell you everything about the existing defects of the house depends upon how thoroughly the inspection has been done. Is Home Inspection… read more →
Home Inspection - An Essential Step
06/25/09. When it comes to selling or buying a home, there are various reasons why you should perform a thorough home inspection. A through inspection of the home is nothing but an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from roof to foundation. This inspection will help you summarize the condition of a property. The report submitted by the home inspector also points out the need for major repairs and identifies… read more →
Home Inspection Of Newly Constructed Homes
06/25/09. Many people labor under the misconception that a professional home inspection is not required if they are buying a newly constructed home. Well, it is not like that. It is not enough that builder has assured you at the walk-through that everything is perfect or that the house has been “passed off” by the local building department. Before you proceed and decide to buy a newly constructed home, you must get it inspected thoroughly by… read more →
How To Get Your Home Ready For The Home Inspection
06/25/09. When it comes to selling a house, home inspection is important, but it is equally important that you get the home ready for a thorough inspection by a qualified home inspector. Therefore, you must know of the factors that you should take into consideration while getting your home ready for an extensive and thorough inspection. You should always keep in mind that being a seller, it is your responsibility to get the home ready for… read more →
Things That People Ignore While Performing The Home Inspection
06/25/09. When it comes to home inspection, there are several important things that most people ignore because they do not know that the home must be inspected for them. Following is the list of some of those things that are important and must be included in a thorough inspection of the home. Radon Levels Radon is a radioactive gas and a by-product of the decay of naturally occurring uranium deposits in certain underlying rock formations. The… read more →
Things You Should Know About Inspection
06/25/09. If you are considering buying a home and going to get the home inspection done thoroughly by a qualified professional, you must take into consideration various elements. These things are very common, but are worth the consideration. Recommendation of the Home Inspectors by the Seller’s Agent If you do not have a signed contract that the real estate agents are representing you as a buyer’s agent, it is very much likely that they are working… read more →