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Inspections













Suing a Home Inspector

Home inspectors can make mistakes, but defects in a house can happen long after the inspector has gone. You should be there the day the inspection happens and take your own photos so that you have a visual record of the condition of the home.



Home Inspections Gone Wrong

Home inspections are a powerful tool to help you buy a home in great shape. But some professional home inspections are not that professional. Not all home inspectors are trained properly and some certifications that are on the business card of the inspector are worthless.



Whole House Inspection Checklist

Thousands of people tag along with realtors all across the USA each and every day. The buyers are looking at pre-owned houses some of which might have a collection of disguised defects.  Doesn't it make sense to go to the appointment with a checklist that forces you to look past all of the fresh paint and apple-pie aroma?  I have an amazing checklist that can save you HUNDREDS, if not THOUSANDS, of dollars.



New Construction Inspections

Homebuilders are not all alike. Some have higher standards than others and treat the Building Code as a set of minimum standards. If you want a professional to build your home, go to where they buy their materials.



The Existing Home Inspection

Home inspection is a huge industry. Home inspectors look for drainage, structural, moisture and defects in a home. Home inspection training takes a while and requires experience. With my home inspection checklist, you can do the entire process yourself!



Home Inspector Certification Associations

Not every home inspector has the qualifications to perform a thorough home inspection. When inviting home inspectors into your house, make sure they are a seasoned professional. A certified home inspector is a member of a reputable organization, like the following three listed certification associations.



Home Inspection Checklist

Here is a home inspection checklist that should allow you to spot potential problems before you hire a professional home inspector. If you spot a problem that is described below, you may choose to ask some probing questions of the Realtor or the home owner. If the answers you receive don't sound right, you may choose not to make an offer on the house.



Home Inspectors & Buying New Homes

When buying a new or existing home, you need some help. A home inspector can help be your guide when you're looking at buying a new home. The best help comes from this person who has no emotional attachment to the buying transaction whatsoever. Here are some tips to keep in mind.



Permits Don't Mean Quality Work

Your home is built to Building Code and passes all inspections. Does this mean you have a high-quality finished home? Maybe not. If you have questions regarding quality, arrange to shadow your home inspector when he comes.



  







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