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ironwood: Limited Home Warranty Offered by the Inspector - 03/17/10 02:43 PM
 
One of the benefits of having a home inspected is knowing what you're getting into regarding up-front repair costs. Still, there are times when a component or system could break down between the time of the inspection and the closing. That is why I offer a limited Home Warranty to my clients on generally well maintained and newer properties...under 30 years, free of charge. I pay for the warranty, which give some minimum coverage in such circumstances, and additional peace of mind to the buyer.
On an office visit a couple weeks ago, one of my Realtor partners questioned the … (0 comments)

ironwood: DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION IS CONSIDERED INHUMANE - 03/12/10 07:46 PM



Here is one good reason why people should get a home inspection!!  I inspected this home a few days ago and ran across the above situation.  Can you see the potential problem here?
  
As a general rule, it's not a good idea to keep a plugged in lamp next to the kitchen sink.  In this case, the lamp poses an electrocution risk as the outlet is also ungrounded with no ground fault protection. If that lamp accidentally tipped over into the sink while the home owner was washing dishes, it would be an unfortunate and deadly situation … (6 comments)

ironwood: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR - 03/09/10 08:40 PM
I got a phone call today from a potential customer seeking a home inspection. She did have some very relevent questions and was well informed about some of the aspects a home inspection should include. However, her first question was what do I charge. I gave her my rate and then she told me that 2 other inspectors gave given her quotes for less; one for a hundred dollars less.
Generally, I don't spend much time with those who are just price shopping. She, however, seemed sincere. So, I explained to her why others might be willing to charge $200.00 for … (0 comments)

ironwood: A Home Inspection is money well spent. - 02/27/10 09:46 AM

 
The Home Inspection Business has been a mainstay in many staters for decades. It has been popular in Lower Michigan now for over 20 years. In the Upper Peninsula though, it really began to take off in late 2006 when I first began promoting myself as an inspector in the UP. I was in a good position to advocate on behalf of this service because I had been doing home inspections in Wisconsin for years and had first gotten my state license there in 1999. One of my goals was to meet most of the Realtors and Bankers in my … (4 comments)

 
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