Russell Hensel's (russ457) Blog

I am presently a Home Inspector in SW Florida and very few times do I actually meet my client.  So most of the time I deal with the Real Estate agents.  In my desire to better serve my client and my profession and to make life easier I am looking for input. I provide an executive sumamry report. ...

I have been at the Home Inspection Profession for a long period of time and I can tell you one secret to making a buyer more comfortable with a listing and the results of a Home Inspection.   FILL OUT THE DISCLOSURE PROPERLY!   To many times the seller disclosure is filled out in a rush and I als...

I am a Home Inspector in SW Florida and episodes of Power and Water off has been occurring.  I would like to present a scenario and see what the Realtors think and why.  Here is what typically happens.  Remember I am in SW Florida and many of my clients are not present because they live out of to...

Mold, Moisture and Your Home   Mold Basics  The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Why is mo...

The Limitations of a Home Inspection The Home Inspection Defined   A general home inspection is a visual inspection for system and major accessible component defects and safety issues. The inspection is not technically exhaustive. A "general home inspection" and a "home inspection" are the same t...

How Agents Can Limit Their Liability with Regard to Home Inspections In a world where litigation is the preferred method of resolving even the most minor conflicts, it should come as no surprise to real estate agents that they are increasingly finding themselves named as defendants in lawsuits wh...

Condensation in Double-Paned Windows Condensation is the accumulation of liquid water on relatively cold surfaces.   Almost all air contains water vapor, the gas phase of water composed of tiny water droplets. The molecules in warm air are far apart from one another and allow the containment of a...

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