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Ask you Inspector about CSST
Ask An Inspector Question: What’s that yellow stuff? Answer: It’s a gas line. It’s called “CSST” or Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Corrugated stainless steel tubing …
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Tips for Sellers Before a Home Inspection
So, you’re selling a home. You’ve got an interested buyer, but they’d like to have a home inspector take a look at your property before …
Home Inspection Tips For First Time Buyers
Home Inspection Tips For First Time Buyers If you’re a first-time home buyer, you may not know what to expect from the process of a …
10 Benefits of Working with a Realtor When Buying a Home
10 Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home We all know it can be browse the internet for your next …
What to Expect the Sellers to Fix
After the Home Inspection Report Reveals Some Issues, What Can You Expect the Seller to Fix or Pay for? Home inspectors are hired to perform …
5 Quick Checks Before the Guests Arrive
Hosting guests can be a little stressful. You want your home to be in tip top shape, especially with the holidays coming up and when …
Things That “Fail” A Home Inspection
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, you may wonder what can make a home fail the inspection process – and cause the buyer to …
Everything You Need to Know About Condo Inspections
Generally there are two types of condo/townhouse inspections. The first and most popular is the “Interior Only” inspection. This will cover everything from the sheetrock …
DIY Fall Furnace Maintenance
Looking to service your own furnace this fall? There are some basic things you can do, even without a professional’s help! Take a look at …
10 Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Seasonal home maintenance is something home owners know needs to be done, especially for cooler weather. Just by doing these easy little things can potential …
Home Inspection Checklist
Understanding Home Inspections – Your Complete Guide As a prospective home buyer, a home inspection is one of the most important parts of the entire …
Question Number 9 What is a New Construction Inspection?
Many new homeowners purchasing new construction are surprised to hear us say that they need a home inspection before moving in. It\’s easy to believe …
Question Number 7 Should I Have Any Specialized Inspections?
Last week, in question number six, we talked about specialty items in your home, like swimming pools, security systems and hot tubs that are not …
Question Number 6 What\’s Excluded from the Inspection?
When you\’re buying a home, you typically rely heavily on the inspection report to help you to determine several things. These include: • Do I …
Question Number 5 How Will Areas of Concern Show Up on My Report?
We all know that home inspection reports tend to be large and full of details. An inspection report should tell the story of a home, …
Question Number 4 What Details Should I Expect on My Inspection Report?
Even if you\’ve been present during your inspection, and have received a verbal description of all the issues your home inspector found, your report is …
Question Number 3 When Will I Get My Inspection Report?
Most prospective homebuyers have their pre purchase inspection completed during their due diligence period. This means that they have a very short window to request …
Question Number 2 What is the Home Inspection Process?
We\’ve all been told that we need to schedule a home or condo inspection when we sign a contract on a home. But, we may …
Question Number One – How Much Will a Home Inspection Cost?
We promised you we\’d answer your top ten questions about home inspections, so here we go. One of the number one concerns about home inspections …
Why Your Home Inspector’s Reputation is Important
Choosing a home inspector is an important decision. The results of your home inspection strongly influence your final decision on whether or not to proceed …
Ensuring Your Garage is Ready for Inspection
Many people don’t expect their garage to be inspected during a routine home inspection, but, in most cases, you can expect the home inspector to …
Prepare Your Laundry Room for Inspection
When you’re preparing your home for an inspection, you might not immediately think of the laundry room as an area that needs preparation. However, the …
Getting Your Bathroom Ready for Inspection
When it comes to inspecting your bathroom, you may have already guessed that the home inspection or condo inspection will mostly be concerned with plumbing. …
Is Your Kitchen Ready for Inspection?
Each area of your home will get some special attention from the home inspector. So, for the next few weeks, we\’re going to focus on …
Is Your Home Accessible to the Inspector?
Once you’ve obtained a contract on your home or condo, you have to be ready for your prospective buyer to schedule an inspection. The inspector …
The Inspector’s Coming, Should I Be Afraid?
Congratulations! You’ve got a signed contract to sell your home. The due diligence period has begun and your buyer has hired a home inspector. With …