Carla's Blog

Home Inspector licensing

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:17:59 -0600

Hi all,

I have been nominated by the Governor to sit in the H I licensing board.

The executive council will vote on Dec. 18 and then it will be official.

So, if anyone has questions regarding licensing or related feel free to contact

me.

thanks,

Carla

Happy Thanksgiving!

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:33:03 -0600

to all!

dont forget to think of our service members who give us alot to be thankful for!

Carla

national fire prevention week

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:51:12 -0500

Hi all,

this week is NFPA national fire prevention week

please test your smoke detectors!!!! and change the batteries

if your smoke detectors are more than 10 years old, REPLACE THEM!!!

stay safe

thanks,

Carla

fun story for Monika!

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:07:29 -0500

Hi,

I want to share this story with Monika (and all)

I was out in the Lakes Region this morning on this beautiful fall morning performing an inspection

(#2258 to be exact!)

While up in the attic I could hear my clients and their realtor talking with a new voice.

As I am climbing down the pulldown I can see down the hallway in the kitchen this tall handsome

man standing in the door so of course I walked over to introduce myself.

Just as I am shaking his hand and making eye contact, I thought, 'I know that I have seen this guy before!"

I blurted out, "I know you, you are famous!"

He just looked at me in shock.

Well Monika, Jay is as good looking in person as he is on the rain!!! Thats right

it was the famous Jay McGillicudy in person!

We had a good rainer laugh and I was glad to meet Jay!

Thanks,

Carla

P town rental

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:50:50 -0500

Can anyone help me?

I rented a property on the beach last year, the Tennessee Williams house and I cannot find it at cyberrentals this year.

Thanks,

Carla

NH licensing coming soon

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:19:10 -0500

Hi all,

well the committee of conference has conferred on SB212 and today the house and senate will vote on the amended bill.

looks like we sill soon be another licensed state.

the effective date is July 1, 2008

I will keep you posted.

Carla

I'm in!

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:20:21 -0500

Hi Guys,

I'm in! I like the part about lets not have an assoc. bashing! Things would be alot better with out that

Carla

NH inspectors soon to be licensed

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:38:14 -0500

Hi all,

After years of debate it looks like NH will be requiring licensing of Home Inspectors.

There have been many meetings, hearings and amendments this session regarding this bill (SB212). Tomorrow the house will be voting on licensing with a recommendation from the Crim. Just. and puplic safety committee as ought to pass.

The effective date is to be July 1, 08 and as of January 1, 2010 all practicing Home Inspectors will be required to hold a NH license.

it's not enrolled or signed yet but it looks like it will happen this session.

I will be happy to answer any questions about the text of the bill.

thanks,

Carla

funny story!

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:37:25 -0600

Hi all,

I thought this was pretty funny and will share with you.

I was inspecting a mobile home this morning and as usual the water heater was located in a closet. in the closet was a large dresser with about 8" to squeeze by the dresser. I did manage to get by the dresser with both realtors and my client watching me.

I proceeded to inspect the water heater which incidentally was leaking and is 20 years old. As I was squeaking by to get out of the closet I heard a tear! I said, "that sounded like my pants" the realtor replied, "yep it was!"

I looked at them and said, "thank God I am wearing underwear" they all had a real good laugh!!

one of these days I will start writing a book of all the funny and unusual things that happen on the job!

Carla

2007-2008 legislation

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:08:05 -0600

Hi all,

As the co-chair of the LRBR legislative committee I am currently tracking over 40 bills that are in current session and all pertain to the Real Estate business.

I thought some of you would like updates as the legislation moves through the general court or is ITL'd.

here are a few that are in session.

HB1286 relative to the licensing of mortgage bankers,brokers and originators - in committee

SB 365 relative to testing for lead toxicity in children 4 years of age or younger - in committee

SB 384 relative to the repair of septic systems prior to the sale of waterfront property - in committee

SB 417 relative to changes to the shoreland protection act - in committee

these are a few that are interesting. I will submit a few each day or more if there seems to be an interest.

thanks,

Carla

Deep Snow!!

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:44:29 -0600

Hi all,

With the huge accumulation of snow this winter I would like to pass along a helpful tip. In the event that your bathrooms and or kitchen sink are putting off a septic oder or the drains are gurgling chances are that the vent stacks are burried or blocked with snow. This happens all too often when we have a heavy snow cover like this season.

I have had several calls inquiring with these symptoms and the problem was solved after clearing the snow away from the vent pipe.

Thanks,

Carla

Happy Thanksgiving!

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:14:58 -0600

Hi all,

I wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving!

cherish all that we have and give thanks!

Carla

Fire prevention week!

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:17:08 -0500

Hi all,

Being a member of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Assoc.) is very important to me.

I am sending this note as an important reminder to all!

October 7-13 is national fire prevention week. Next week's theme is "Practice your excape plan"

It is very important to plan and practice your home escape plan, this can save lives!

Be sure to also test your smoke detectors, install new batteries in them and if they are more

than 10 years old, replace them.

For more interesting information visit www.nfpa.org

Be safe!!

thanks for reading,

beautiful fall weather

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:00:03 -0500

Hi all,

9/25 and 85^ !!

what a beautiful time of year here in the lakes region!

anyone want to share some NH foliage pictures?

hello

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:14:35 -0500

Hi Mark,

thanks for the invite, I'm in

Prepare your listing for the Inspection

Carla Horne (Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:04:34 -0500

Hi all,

I would like to share with the Realtors out there a list that I have compiled over the years of common deficiencies found during the Home Inspection.

These items are reported on probably 60% or more and are very easy to repair or replace before listing.

Top Ten Items that most frequently arise during an Inspection

1. GFCI outlet receptacles are missing at kitchen, bathroom and exterior locations

2. Absence of working smoke detectors.

3.Attic space not properly insulated and or vented.

4. Plumbing leaks and loose toilets.

5. Water heater pressure relief valve missing an extension pipe.

6. Furnace or boiler not in good working order or has not been serviced.

7. Decks are not properly flashed to the building causing moisture damage.

8. Decks are not properly fastened to the building.

9. Missing or nonconforming handrails at interior and deck locations.

10. Roof material in poor condition

I have given this list to new Realtors at new member orientations and they love it.

one Realtor even called me and said that she gave this list to her seller and they had 5 of the 10

items corrected in their home and sold their home with a smooth transaction.

I hope that you find this list useful.

Carla