Hi all,

Being a member of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Assoc.) is very important to me.

I am sending this note as an important reminder to all!

October 7-13 is national fire prevention week. Next week's theme is "Practice your excape plan"

It is very important to plan and practice your home escape plan, this can save lives!

Be sure to also test your smoke detectors, install new batteries in them and if they are more

than 10 years old, replace them.

For more interesting information visit www.nfpa.org

Be safe!!

thanks for reading,

CJ

Hi all,

I would like to share with the Realtors out there a list that I have compiled over the years of common deficiencies found during the Home Inspection.

These items are reported on probably 60% or more and are very easy to repair or replace before listing.

Top Ten Items that most frequently arise during an Inspection

1. GFCI outlet receptacles are missing at kitchen, bathroom and exterior locations

2. Absence of working smoke detectors.

3.Attic space not properly insulated and or vented.

4. Plumbing leaks and loose toilets.

5. Water heater pressure relief valve missing an extension pipe.

6. Furnace or boiler not in good working order or has not been serviced.

7. Decks are not properly flashed to the building causing moisture damage.

8. Decks are not properly fastened to the building.

9. Missing or nonconforming handrails at interior and deck locations.

10. Roof material in poor condition

I have given this list to new Realtors at new member orientations and they love it.

one Realtor even called me and said that she gave this list to her seller and they had 5 of the 10

items corrected in their home and sold their home with a smooth transaction.

I hope that you find this list useful.

Carla