Real estate blog entries tagged with home inspector by Glen Fisher (National Property Inspections of Southern New Jersey, LLC)

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home inspector: Real Estate Mold Tests Seldom Necessary - 01/21/10 06:42 PM

Everyday more and more home inspection companies are selling mold tests as part of a real estate transaction pre-purchase home inspection. Is the mold testing really necessary or recommended when buying a home? Isn't it enough that a good home inspector will document any visible significant mold growth and/or visible moisture problems that could lead to mold growth?
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in most cases, mold testing or sampling is unnecessary. EPA further states "Since no EPA or other federal limits have been set for mold or mold spores, sampling cannot be used to check a building's … (9 comments)

home inspector: Seller Fails Inspection Etiquette - 12/16/09 07:41 AM

It happed again and it shouldn't. Another unpleasant confrontation at the home inspection occurs.
Myself (the home inspector), the real estate sales agent representing the buyer and the buyer all meet in front of the property last Saturday morning for the home inspection. The buyer's father had also arrived and is parked nearby with a contactor expected later on to measure a room.
As we approach the front door, the male seller steps out to meet us. The sales agent announces that we are here for the home inspection and introduces himself, the buyer and myself. The seller then proceeds to … (9 comments)

home inspector: GENUINE BUYER AGENT SHOULD KNOW HOUSES - 03/11/09 09:10 AM

Time and time again, I have performed home inspections on horrid homes where the purchaser was represented by a reported Buyer Agent. What I don't understand is that often, the obvious dreadful defects I report come as a complete surprise to the Buyer Agent and my client.
Mt question is a how can a real estate agent represent themselves as a Buyer Agent and not have any expertise in recognizing the condition of the home?
The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) standards of practice state in part that "the Buyer Agent will discuss and evaluate the properties viewed with … (82 comments)

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