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home inspection: Why I LOVE Rain on Inspection Days!! - 04/01/07 02:40 PM
A few years ago, one of my clients contracted  to purchase an older home in her idea of the "perfect neighborhood."  She had rented in this neighborhood for many years and was absolutely in love with the area. 
We found a fantastic looking home that was everything she was hoping to find in her price range.  On the surface (pay attention, this will be important later!), this home was perfect - original woodwork in great condition, just the right updating while keeping the character and charm of the home intact, and a beautifully manicured lot! 
A week after we contracted, we … (9 comments)

home inspection: New Construction - To Inspect or Not To Inspect? - 03/30/07 08:30 PM
I recently put a new construction home under contract and was asked by my client if they should have an independent professional inspection.  His thoughts were in line with many folks when he told me that since it was brand new he thought he might be able to skip the inspection. 
He asked, "Would you inspect new construction?"  My immediate answer was, "Of course!"  I feel that even though the home may have less problems than a 20-year old resale home, it is unlikely that the property will have NO problems at all.
Fast forward two weeks.  The inspection was today and overall … (14 comments)

home inspection: Buyer Beware: Don't Skip Your Walk Through! - 03/25/07 12:08 PM
Homes aren't cheap - even the lower priced ones aren't cheap.  Sounds simple enough doesn't it?  Sure it does! 
Let's imagine that you have contracted to purchase your home and closing day has arrived!  What an exciting day!!  There are many details.  You need to get your cashier's check, make sure you have your photo id, sign the documents at closing, make sure the movers arrive, switch over utilities, and the "to do" list grows from there.  Even with all of the things that need to be done - don't skip your walk through!
I'm going to let you in on something … (9 comments)

home inspection: Radon Testing...Why It's a Must! - 03/23/07 06:51 PM
I scheduled an inspection to include radon testing the other day while a colleague was just walking into my office.  She asked me if all of my clients spent money for the radon test.  I thought this was a strange question.  She looked surprised when I said yes, all of my clients decided on radon testing once I explained it to them.
So she asked me what I told my clients to convince them to test for radon.  I explained:
"Mr. and Mrs. Buyer - I strongly urge you to have an independent, professional inspection to include radon testing."  Why radon testing?  I explain the … (34 comments)

 

Michele Webb ABR, QSC

Monument, CO

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