A home inspection is a major step in the buying process. This category will offer several home inspection tips & potential problems that can be discovered.
Under a bill that passed the Ohio House 74-6 on Wednesday June 27th, 2018, Ohio area home inspectors who check out a property before a buyer closes on a home purchase would be required to get state licenses. House Bill 211 would set up a license and regulatory program for all Ohio home inspectors. Inspectors […]
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If you are buying (or selling) a house, having it inspected by a qualified professional is very high on your to-do list. The way your home appears to you can be deceiving, and you need someone who knows how to look beyond the surface to ensure the condition of the home is well-documented. A professional
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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you want to be sure you know as much about the property’s condition as possible. Every home needs maintenance and repair, so you want a professional expert to ensure you’ve not overlooked anything that might interfere with the sale of the house. This is the time to call
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While home inspection requirements vary from state to state, but the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has a Standards of Practice page that outlines minimum and uniform standards that you should expect from an inspection. They include the following: Structural elements: Construction of visible foundation, evidence of sagging or bowing of the structure, and
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When your home inspector inspects any potential home or condo you are considering purchasing, learn to recognize some of these more common home inspection problems. Then you can decide whether or not to purchase the home, based upon these and other findings. Roof problems: Are there brittle or curled shingles? How about broken or missing
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For many homeowners, selling their home can be quite a stressful experience. As a real estate agent, it is your job to keep sellers focused and calm about the process. However when it comes to home inspections, most homeowners are not used to having strangers open all their cupboards, test all the appliances, poke around
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Whether you are selling or buying a home, the home inspection process can be daunting for sure. However, don’t let it stress you out, and remember, it’s not what the inspector wants either, all he/she want to do is a complete and thorough inspection of the home and a satisfied customer. So you can make
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 12 percent of Americans move to new homes every year. The next time you find yourself moving, there’s something you need to remember NOT to pack: gypsy moths. Although they well known for their ability to ruin wool clothing, webbing clothes moths are also attracted to a variety of
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Electricity: A home inspector needs to ensure that all outlets are grounded and functioning properly, that the electrical panel is up to code, and be sure to check all wiring throughout the entire home up and down. Having bad wires can lead to overheating and potentially fire. Lead Paint: This is mostly an issue with
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When you go to buy a home, know that you need to get the home inspected before you buy in order to avoid becoming a victim of a real estate scam. However, did you know that one of the most common ways people get ripped off when buying real estate is when they are scammed
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