As you can imagine, after inspecting thousands of homes we’ve seen some pretty head-scratching issues. People often ask me why someone would have done something we see. I routinely say, “As an inspector, I stopped trying to figure out why a long time ago.” Some things will only make sense to the person who did the work.
During a recent inspection we discovered an issue that was rather substantial. The condition surprised the client because the disclosure indicated that it was remedied the previous year. The repair might have been in the $4,000-6,000 price range. While I don’t discuss repair costs with clients, I did note the condition. The agent wisely requested
A while back I was doing an inspection for a first-time home buyer. They were so excited. They’ve been dreaming of buying a home for a long time. They’ve been working with their agent for several months to get to this point. The client and their agent were sitting at the dining room table. I was inspecting
Every home requires maintenance. Things that change subtly over time go unnoticed if you are around them everyday. Unless you specifically look to see issues you will most likely miss them. Every Spring and Fall homeowners should take a look at the home’s exterior for signs of maintenance needs. Here are ten things to watch for in your
Look, I get that the real estate industry is struggling. I understand closings are down 35% from three years ago. I understand that the economy is a challenge. I understand that there are 40,000 agents on FB trying to get the attention of your friends to motivate them to use them as their agent. I
Old or new, it seems that just about every house has a light switch that may not work. It can drive some people crazy. But, is it a big deal? It could be. But, it’s most likely not. Here are the five possible explanations for that inoperative light switch. Burned Out Bulb If a switch
The cooler weather is upon us. For many of us that is reason to celebrate. But, for many home buyers, there’s this awkward moment that arises in the inspection process in the fall and winter. Here’s an example of how it often plays out. Imagine it’s a lovely day. Today’s high is going to be
Perhaps you’ve heard the news. The economy is a mess. Housing inventory is extremely low. Interest rates are pretty high. The result is gridlock for many industries and families whose aspirations of building a better life are stifled by an accelerating cost of living and no sign of the economy keeping up with it.
The title instantly makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Is he going to throw other inspectors under the bus? Is he going to be controversial? What could it be? Before I dive into my answer, I’ll clarify that some of my favorite people in the world are inspectors. My inner circle of people who are closest
When a buyer is looking at a home they want to know about the big four: Foundation, Electrical, Mechanical, and Roof. The big ticket items are the most stress-inducing parts of an inspection for most buyers, and let’s be honest, agents, too. I have no doubt that you’ve looked at an A/C unit or furnace
