How DORA THE EXPLORER hindered my home inspection! - 10/31/07 03:00 PM
I never expected Dora to try and hinder a home inspection... but it happened. She looks so sweet and informational on TV. I've even let my kids watch her show...
I don't try to get out of performing a professional and thorough home inspection. And I admit it, I can't see through walls and … (5 comments)
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Always Keep Your Personal Safety In Mind in the Real Estate Industry - 10/30/07 11:57 AM
Entering someone else's home always opens you up to the unknown. Make sure you stay safe out there. I was a Probation Officer in my past life and thought I'd offer some "food for thought" and some safety tips.
1. Follow your gut instinct. You have it for a reason. No, I … (23 comments)
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The accident I was ALMOST in today! - 10/28/07 08:18 PM
Sometimes things happen to you that really make you stop and appreciate your blessings. Today I was asked to re-inspect a house to see if the seller repaired certain items. I only do about 3-4 re-inspections a year and I only work on about 3-4 Sundays a year. I don't particularly … (15 comments)
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Does Your Home Inspector Have a Ladder? - 10/25/07 06:07 PM
If so, do they use it? If so, do they walk on roofs, yes even tile roofs?
I got into a discussion with another home inspector about walking on roofs. He appears to be a good and qualified home inspector but disagreed that a consumer should be concerned if their home inspector … (11 comments)
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A 40-year roof warranty. WOW!! - 10/23/07 06:05 PM
Isn't it amazing that you can get a composition roof warranty for 40-years! That's how the manufacturers advertise it: 20-year, 30-year and 40-year roofs. What a great investment. How do they warranty a roof for such a long time?
Like everything, you have to read the fine print. Most of these descpritions of … (3 comments)
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Don't forget about a tune-up! - 10/21/07 09:46 AM
I think almost everyone knows to get the oil changed in their cars regularly and tune-ups annually, or so. But that's not what I'm talking about.
What about your heating and cooling systems? What kind of maintenance do they need? The easiest and one that every homeowner can do is changing the … (4 comments)
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Home inspectors charge too much! - 10/20/07 11:08 AM
Thank you for inquiring regarding our low, low prices, I welcome this opportunity to explain how we operate. Unlike our best competitors, we don't believe in paying top dollar to our employees. There are so many contractrors-turned-home-inspectors looking for work these days, it's pretty easy to find someone desperate enough to work for cheap. If … (40 comments)
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ARE YOU APPRECIATIVE? - 10/20/07 01:29 AM
It's late right now, about 11:13 PM on a Friday night. That's late for me at least. I've been married for 7-years and have 3 boys: 6, 4 and 1-year old. So I'm usually in bed by 9:00 or 10:00 PM.
But tonight my wife and kids stayed with the in-laws after … (7 comments)
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A picture is worth 1,000 words, and $20,000 - 10/16/07 03:37 PM
I recevied a call earlier this year from a realtor stating her cleint, who I did the home inspection for, had a mold problem. The realtor had used me before and knew I did thorough inspections but wanted me to talk with the client. So I called her and she explained … (9 comments)
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Heating pools - 10/16/07 11:23 AM
Here in California people love their pools and spas. I know the swimming season is over but some of you realtors may still be selling your clients a home with a pool.
Heating a spa will result in a higher natural gas bill. The buyer can ask the seller to estimate the higher … (8 comments)
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Lazy Home Inspectors - 10/15/07 11:55 AM
Don't you just hate it when home inspectors try to get out of their job by skipping items. Aren't they getting paid enough that they should inspect everything in the house. What's going on?
Well, first of all, maybe you are working with a home inspector that doesn't do a very thorough … (13 comments)
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Clean it up guys! - 10/15/07 07:58 AM
Just a note for listing agents. Remember to ask the sellers to clear out any clutter as much as possible and have all accesses to attics and crawlspaces easily accessible so the home inspector and have a good visual inspection without any obstructions. Here are some pictures of what I've come … (32 comments)
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Conrtactors make good home inspectors, right? - 10/12/07 01:01 PM
I'm sure I'll get all sort of bad feedback from former contractors, but the following is something people should think about, so I'll take the heat.
I love the age old tag line, "I was a contractor for xx years, which makes me more than qualified to be a great home inspector." This … (6 comments)
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How much do you charge? - 10/11/07 05:11 PM
I'm sure everyone in the real estate business gets asked this question, and ultimately it's a relevant question and there's nothing wrong with asking it. However, there is someting wrong when the ONLY question people ask is, "How much do you charge?"
Why is that a problem? Well, I can think of … (4 comments)
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What to look for in a home inspector - 10/09/07 12:48 PM
Here are some basic questions to ask when selecting a home inspector:
1. How long does the home inspection take?
2. Do you carry Error & Omissions insurance? How much?
3. Are you a member of a professional home inspection association? What level is your membership?
4. When will I receive the report?
5. Can I … (11 comments)
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