Not just for investors – these tips can work for everyone since a home is the largest investment you will likely make in your life. Keep in mind, it would be unlikely for any home inspection to find absolutely no problems, because no property is perfect. It will be up to you to decide which […]
No single home inspection is going to cover everything in your new home. There are a certain set of requirements to what a basic home inspection checks, and some types of inspections may require a specialist. Some items that usually are not included in a routine home inspection, and may require a specialized inspection, include: […]
Most home buyers are urged to keep all of the transaction documents from when they purchase a home until a few years after they sell sometime in the future. If and when you do eventually become a seller, you are not required to provide any documentation to the home inspector (who is most often hired […]
A home inspector will look at everything. Home inspectors have a 1,600-item checklist, according to the National Association of Home Inspectors and the average home inspection can take three to four hours – or even more if you have additional inspections, such as termite inspections, included. Here are just some of the areas checked during a home inspection: […]
After the thousands and thousands of home inspections which have been performed by our professional inspectors in the Dallas and Fort Worth area over the years, we have identified some ways real estate agents can help with a smooth home inspection, which equals happy buyers and sellers and a great outcome. More Options Each home […]
One question we receive often is whether the buyer or seller should be at the home inspection. It’s not required for either the buyer or seller to be present at a home inspection, and there are reasons why they should or should not be. Most often, the seller will have their real estate agent be […]
Because water can do so much long-term damage to a home, potentially resulting in thousands of dollars for repairs to damage, seeing a stain on the ceiling can be a huge red flag – but not always. In some instances, something minor could have caused the stain – think a toilet overflowing on a floor […]
While you don’t need to do a lot to prepare your home for your home inspection as the seller, there are a few things that will make the process easier. Ensure the home inspector has easy access to all areas of the home, including attics, basements and crawlspaces. Create a clear path to any and […]