A Closer Look Home Inspections in New Jersey

Pre-Listing Home Inspections in New Jersey

Christopher Rich (A Closer Look Home Inspections, LLC) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:22:01 -0600

Pre-Listing Home Inspections in New Jersey

Pre-Listing Inspections

Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways:

It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
It helps you to price your home realistically.
It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...
1. Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
2. There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.
3. You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.
It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
It may alert you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to potential buyers.

Contact Christopher Rich Owner/Inspector of A Closer Look Home Inspections

609-802-2001

http://www.acloserlookhomeinspectionsnj.com/

Safety tips around the holidays

Christopher Rich (A Closer Look Home Inspections, LLC) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:16:57 -0600

Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season!

Heating fire season - Check those air filters if you have not done so after the fires. They probably are extremely dirty, maybe even full of ashes, depending on where you live.

Holiday lights fire season - Holiday lights, the overuse of extension cords, improper use of extension cords, and using interior-rated lights and cords outside are major causes of fires during the holiday season.

Candle fire season - Almost everyone likes the flickering lights and smell of candles, but candles are another major cause of fires during the holiday season.

Christmas tree fire season - Ah, who can't resist the smell of a real old fashioned pine tree serving as the centerpiece of our holidays. Unfortunately, tree lights and the overuse of extension cords for those tree lights, along with a tree that is drying out, creates an extreme fire hazard.

These types of fires during this time of year regularly turn what should be a joyous time into a time of despair and possibly even mourning. Please be careful and follow the manufacturer's instructions on lights and extension cords, and keep open flames away from combustible materials.

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms - You remembered to reset your clocks last month. Did you remember to change the batteries in your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms? Anytime one burns something, there is a small amount of carbon monoxide that results. Please change those batteries now if you didn't do it last month to help you make it through this holiday fire season.

Happy Holidays!

A Closer Look Home Inspections, LLC

www.ACloserLookHomeInspectionsNJ.com

609-802-2001

New Jersey proposes legislation to test every home for sale for radon NJ_assembly_Bill_A4134

Christopher Rich (A Closer Look Home Inspections, LLC) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:20:41 -0500

Assemblymen Lewis D. Greenwald recently introduced legislation that would require radon testing of all schools and homes at the time of the sale.

If you have any questions regarding radon, please feel free to contact me at 609-802-2001 or visit our website at http://www.acloserlookhomeinspectionsnj.com/ for more information on radon.

New Jersey Home Inspections

Christopher Rich (A Closer Look Home Inspections, LLC) — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:52:00 -0500

Are you in need of a home inspection, termite inspection or radon testing? A Closer Look Home Inspections services Burlington, Ocean, Monmouth, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer Counties. Call us today at 609-802-2001 and ask about our full package special! Visit our website at www.ACloserLookHomeInspectionsNJ.com

Home Hint Enews - Tips for Home Owners

Christopher Rich (A Closer Look Home Inspections, LLC) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:17:04 -0600

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