home inspections: An Unprofessional Experience, Shelton, CT - 08/13/07 07:38 AM
A home inspection I did the other day was like few I have ever experienced. The client was a young woman referred to me from a past client. She was extremely cautious and very apprehensive about buying a home. Because of this she asked a lot of good questions.
Her agent … (13 comments)

home inspections: Why People Should Use a Realtor, an Inspectors View - 08/11/07 08:44 AM
Yes, that's right a home inspector writing on why people need to use real estate agents. In the last two months I have inspected several home that were FSBOs. Some of these inspections were nothing out of the ordinary, some were nightmares. The common denominator, no Realtors.
Why is it when … (6 comments)

home inspections: Stained Glass Window, Meriden, CT - 08/08/07 02:20 PM
I found this stained glass window in an older home (1888) during a home inspection in Meriden, CT. It is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship of many older homes. This was one of two similar windows. I took this picture because the light was coming in the window just right and it looked … (7 comments)

home inspections: Wallingford CT, Unsafe Electric Service Panel - 08/03/07 02:48 PM
During my inspection this morning I found this extremely unsafe main service panel. I have never seen a main service wire of this type. That of course would be because it is not the correct type of wire for this application. It appears to be a heavy duty cord used in … (4 comments)

home inspections: Energy Audits, a Small Investment for Big Savings - 08/02/07 10:56 AM
The Home Energy Tune-uP
There is a little known, nationally available energy efficiency inspection program that my company, JRV Home Inspection Services, provides called the Home Energy Tune-uP. This particular energy inspection is specifically designed for older homes. Unlike a HERS audit, which is best for new construction, a rating number is not … (1 comments)

home inspections: Home Inspection 101, A Consumers Guide to Hiring a Qualified Home Inspector - 07/18/07 09:23 AM
The purpose of a home inspection is to inform the individual buyer of the current condition of the home.  The purchase contract the buyer and seller signed is contingent on the home inspection.  A buyer will generally have the option based upon the inspection to; opt out of the purchase, ask … (83 comments)

home inspections: Home Inspections-Unbiased or Over the Top - 06/14/07 12:13 PM
The most common "requirement" in my experience that most Realtors look for in a home inspector is not overstating defects. Now it is our job to find current or potential problems and report them to our client and offer some type of recommendation in order to resolve the issue. However it is not … (0 comments)

 
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