Cheap Home Inspection: Why You Will End Up Paying More
If you have not already, you can read our article on home inspection cost. This blog, however, will be focusing on the cheap home inspection and why you will end up paying more. Reason 1 – Market Intruders One of the most popular ways business owners enter a new market is through lower prices than […]
6 Typical Finds (DANGERS) on Flipped Homes
Home buying is an exciting time! However, it can be met with uncomfortable moments when you fall in love with a home too quickly that has been flipped. Here are 6 typical finds on flipped or renovated homes. “Lipstick on a Pig” This is highly referred to in the home inspection community. Basically, it means […]
Should You Get a Pool Inspection? What’s Included?
Pool inspections are often offered with a home inspection during home buying. In most cases, inspection companies will charge additional fees in order to inspect the pool and its equipment. This is because of the extra time and expertise that is needed to inspect the pool equipment. Let’s talk about what is included in a […]
How Real Estate Investors Can Use Home Inspectors to Their Advantage
If you are a real estate agent you know how important it is to get a home inspection. If you are a real estate investor, you want to make sure your investment is worthwhile and that the home meets your specific criteria. Here are ways you can use home inspectors to your advantage. Advantage 1: […]
11-Month Home Warranty Inspection Checklist
Purchasing a new home is exciting, however, they are not always free of issues. During my days as a home inspector, I found items consistently during a warranty inspection. That’s why it is so important to ensure you are getting inspections by a third-party throughout the new construction process. What is a Warranty Inspection? The […]
Who Pays for the Home Inspection?
So who pays for the home inspection? Generally speaking, it is the home buyer. This is for two main reasons: The home inspection is not required. The home inspection reports on the condition of the property. A seller who is trying to sell a house for the most money will only want to pay for […]
Tips for Your Final Walkthrough Before Closing
A Brief Outline A final walkthrough is an examination of a home before the day of closing. This is to get final confirmation that the seller has moved out (or is almost moved out) and the house is in the same condition as before. A final walkthrough is important to ensure the buyer does not […]
Tips to a Reinspection Before Closing
A Reinspection and final walkthroughs are completely necessary to ensure the home condition is the same as or better than the condition when you originally viewed the home. While reinspections are inspections of “fixed” items from the home inspection report, a final walkthrough is typically the day before closing and with your agent. So in […]
Mortgage Process Leading Up to the Closing | Real Estate
The mortgage process can be a bit confusing leading up to the closing table. Especially when this is your first time buying a home, you may rely heavily on your Realtor to help you along the way. Here are some insights and tips into the mortgage process leading up to closing. Beginning Stages When you […]
Should the Seller Be Present at a Home Inspection?
The home seller owns the home, so should they be present at the inspection? Should the seller be made aware about all the inspection findings during a home inspection? Let’s talk about the pros and cons of the seller attending the home inspection. At the end, we will weigh our options and decide. Why Should […]
