home inspection: When settlement is delayed. - 07/08/08 02:33 PM
Sometimes, in the course of a transaction, things come up that delay settlement. Anything, and I literally mean anything can happen. The important thing to remember is that many times the delay is unavoidable and not the "fault" of anyone. For example, sometimes a lender will require a repair that … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Home Maintenance Tip for July 2008 - 07/06/08 10:05 PM
Maintenance Tips / July 2008
Check all exterior walls for peeling or cracked paint. If you decide to repaint your house yourself, you can cut this job down to size by painting just one or two walls per year. Typically, paint on south and west-facing walls deteriorates faster and requires more … (0 comments)
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home inspection: How Much Attic Debris is Too Much? - 07/05/08 09:27 PM
I think this may be too much.
Richard
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real Estate network, and are intended … (6 comments)
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home inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (7/3/8) - 07/05/08 09:07 PM
Careful of those fan blades, especially when they can hit the kitchen cabinet door when it is open!!
Richard
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real … (7 comments)
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home inspection: Kermit was WRONG! It is EASY to be green. - 07/04/08 09:09 AM
Kermit the frog was wrong! It is EASY to be green.
As a former marketing consultant for a few area energy companies, we used to recommend these tips and more to our area customers. Share them with your listings, too. It helps save homeowners towards their energy bills and … (11 comments)
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home inspection: New Hospital Coming to San Antonio Southside Means Jobs..Homes..Business Expansion - 07/03/08 08:26 AM
GREAT NEWS FOR SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
<> What does this mean for San Antonio Southside....JOBS....HOUSING....SHOPPING = EXPANSION
A deal three years in the making will put a $100 million hospital project at the heart of Brooks City-Base, where it will be the largest tenant.
Baptist Health System purchased 28 acres … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Gross Home Inspection -- "You won't find anything wrong"????? Bill Needs A Wetsuit. - 07/03/08 12:58 AM
Well Renton and Kent home buyers and all my great buyers who have met Bill Moore, home inspector extraordinaire..... He sent me this in part of an email today. Glad this wasn't my client and not my inspection.
I had an inspection today... " it was just remodeled and in perfect … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Services - 10 ways to help your home inspector during the inspection - 07/02/08 09:25 PM
Top 10 ways to help out your inspector
Confirm with your Realtor ® that the utilities are on and pilot lights are burning.
Make sure the inspector has access to any keys, alarm or entrance codes.
Tell the inspector about any areas of concern or things that you may be "worried" … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Licensing for Ohio Home Inspectors On the Way? - 07/02/08 07:05 PM
The Ohio Realtor newspaper published by the Ohio Association of Realtors reports that the first step toward requiring home inspectors to be licensed in order to practice has passed in the Ohio House. This question has been a topic of conversation in the housing industry for a number of years and … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Inspections - What Really Matters... - 07/02/08 10:15 AM
I inspected a home the other day that was not in the greatest shape. It was bank-owned, had been sitting empty for at least a year. Someone had broken in and vandalized the interior, dragged in a mattress and made it their home for a short time.
There were termites, missing … (4 comments)
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home inspection: A Small Town Success Story - New Braunfels, Texas - 07/01/08 10:38 PM
I was sitting at a red light this afternoon on my way home at the corner of Loop 337 & Hwy. 46. This is the time when The Scooter Store employee's have put in a full day and are on their way home. I would think when you saw The Scooter … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Fun Things to do in New Braunfels, Texas - 07/01/08 07:02 PM
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
Here are some dates you may want to consider if you anticipate a visit to New Braunfels, Texas. Don't forget to visit Gruene, The Schlitterbahn and tube down the Guadalupe. Below are additional dates and activities scheduled for Landa Park
LANDA PARK
Moving to New Braunfels, Texas … (6 comments)
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home inspection: A Touch of History in New Braunfels, Texas - 06/30/08 01:06 PM
The Jahn House is another must to visit when coming to New Braunfels Texas. Of course the Texas Bluebonnets only bloom certain times of the year. The home, windmill and old well make the outside surroundings definitely Texas. Come on over and visit New Braunfels, Texas
Johann Michael Jahn was one of … (12 comments)
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home inspection: Living With My Home - 06/30/08 10:28 AM
How should you budget for new kitchen cabinets or to replace that old garage door? Want to research energy-efficient replacement windows? Need to unclog a toilet, but don’t have a plunger? Now there’s one place where you can find out all this and more!
Pillar To Post is pleased to sponsor … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Is Your "Check Engine" Light On? - 06/30/08 09:36 AM
For a number of years now, I have always wondered about what the exact reasoning that manufacturers of automobiles have behind their use of this "Check Engine' light. They have always had the technology to make it much better, and much more useful than it is. How? When that light comes … (8 comments)
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home inspection: Hiring A Home Inspector - 06/27/08 04:54 PM
Are you buying a new home? If you are like most people, this is probably the largest investment you will ever make. Most likely, one of the purchase conditions will be that you have a home inspection performed, usually within a few days, and are satisfied with the results. An analysis … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Home Warranty of America - 06/27/08 03:52 PM
As your buyer's agent, we will ask for a home warranty to be included in the sales contract, to be paid for by the seller. This is a negotiating point, which the seller may or may not be agreeable to.
Some sellers have already included a home warranty in the … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Historic Gerlich-Wagenfuehr Bed & Breakfast, New Braunfels, Texas - 06/27/08 08:40 AM
If you are thinking about a stay in downtown New Braunfels, here is a neat Bed & Breakfast you may want to consider. In the next few weeks we will show you some of the things to do and see if you would like to stay in the downtown district of New … (3 comments)
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home inspection: New Fire Station Means Growth - Insurance Premiums Go Down, Down, Down - 06/26/08 10:11 AM
Yip! This is great news. One fire station breaking ground and more to come. Guess What? Our insurance premiums are going down, down, down.Here are a few comments if you live in the area or thinking about moving to this area.
New Schools, Shopping Centers, and now Fire Station Means … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Home inspection questions/concerns - 06/25/08 08:55 PM
Hello and thanks for stopping by. If you have questions concerning the home inspection process, please feel free to drop me a line. I have been inspecting homes and commercial properties since 2002. I am a Washington State licensed structural pest inspector and a Certified member of The American Society of … (0 comments)
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home inspection: How often should you clean your gutters? - 06/24/08 08:34 AM
Gutters should be kept free of plant material, dirt and debris at all times to allow water to travel freely to the downspouts and splash guards. How often you will have to remove debris to keep the channel open depends on nearby vegetation, including trees, and the time of year. Some … (1 comments)
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home inspection: How do I know if the House has MOLD??? - 06/23/08 05:27 PM
I get asked this question a lot and unfortunately there isn't a sure way to guarantee that it doesn't but most home inspectors are trained to look for the tell-tell signs of water damage. Now if you want to go one step further you can hire a Certified Thermographer.
A thermal … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Why is a Home Inspection Important? - 06/23/08 02:48 PM
Why is a Home Inspection Important? With the bulk of the homes being sold in Kissimmee and Saint Cloud Florida being Bank Owned Properties, every buyer of these homes needs to have a home inspection.
Bank Owned Properties do not come with a seller's disclosure and latent defects statement. This means … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspector provides home repair statistics - 06/23/08 10:28 AM
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home inspection: Guide for Your Home Search - 06/21/08 12:36 PM
8 Tips to Guide for Your Home Search
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing.
2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Common Home Hazards, RE/MAX Suburban - 06/21/08 11:40 AM
4 Common Home Hazards
These issues don’t necessarily cause illness but are serious nonetheless. Pillar to Post, a home inspection company, reports the following common hazards its home inspectors often find:
1. Faulty electrical wiring
Watch for: overloading circuits, loose wires, missing covers on distribution boxes, abandoned appliances, or aluminum wiring, which … (0 comments)
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home inspection: 10 Questions To Ask a Home Inspector - 06/21/08 11:31 AM
10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors
Before you make your final buying or selling decision, you should have the home inspected by a professional. An inspection can alert you to potential problems with a property and allow you to make an informed decision. Ask these questions to prospective home inspectors:
1. … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? - 06/19/08 11:18 PM
Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of the entire home including:
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, decks, exterior covering, the roof, the foundation, insulation and ventilation, chimney, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning.
It is not an appraisal to … (0 comments)
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home inspection: 100 Degree Texas Weather - 06/19/08 08:46 AM
Judi Morgan prompted this blog so here goes...I know I have posted similiar blogs but it's worth another try. Judi mentioned she had shown several houses, one with A/C and the others without. In this Texas heat A/C makes a difference.
*Picture yourself walking into a 90-100 degree house, at … (25 comments)
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home inspection: Welcome to the Rain - Philip Mones - 06/18/08 07:46 AM
I just wanted to take a moment to WELCOME Philip Mones to Active Rain!
His company, Tri-State Inspection Services is a full service inspection company, serving both residential and commercial markets. TSI Services is licensed in both NY and NJ.
I have worked with Philip on our CERTIFIED HOMES program --- … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Tested and Approved - 06/17/08 07:54 PM
Private Well and Septic - How do you know if it's okay?
Chances are good, if you are searching for a home in a more rural or unincorporated area, the home could have a private well and septic system.
In the Northern Illinois area, the real estate contract used … (0 comments)
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home inspection: TexInspec is here to serve you - 06/17/08 04:21 PM
TexInspec is here to serve you...
Hello.
Mike Crow here.
I am the General Manager for TexInspec. We serve the entire Dallas/Fort Worth area.
We are happy to serve you.
Let me know if you have any questions about an inspection, one of our inspectors or the inspection process itself.
Thanks,
… (5 comments)
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home inspection: What is a GFCI? - 06/13/08 04:19 PM
A GFCI receptacle is different from conventional receptacles.In the event of a ground fault, a GFCI will trip and quickly stop the flow of electricity to prevent serious injury.
Definition of a ground fault: Instead of following its normal safe path, electricity passes through a person's body to reach the ground.For … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspector Convention - 06/10/08 01:04 PM
Hey everyone, The 13th annual Inspection Expo 2008 - Changing Course in Changing Times, will be held October 20-22, 2008 at the Rio All-Suites Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Early bird registration going on now (save 200.00). The Rio is also providing attendees a special room rate of 139.00 … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Buyer's Complete satisfaction of... - 06/10/08 09:26 AM
Ok, seriously...when an agent includes the Contingency of Buyer's complete satisfaction of financing, inspection, CL100 and appraisel...what exactly does that mean? To me, it sounds like they are looking for an out. And how do I help my seller counter that? You are either approved or you are not. The CL-100 is … (7 comments)
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home inspection: An excellent resource to learn more about the Inspection process - 06/09/08 12:18 PM
I would like to share with all of you my absolute favorite show on cable television. It also just so happens to be an excellent resource of information for buyers and sellers alike to become more familiar with the Home Inspection process. I feel it would be especially beneficial for first time home buyers … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Guide - 06/09/08 12:17 PM
As I've stated before if you're buying a house, or looking to buy a house soon, you need to get a home inspection. If you haven't bought a house before I'll break down the steps for you here. Once you find a home you're willing to purchase, you put an offer … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Gruene & New Braunfels...Places to Stay & Things To Do for June - 06/08/08 10:03 AM
June Schedule for Gruene Market Days... June 21 & 22, 2008.
Come stay at Gruene, Tube the Guadalupe, Dance at the Gruene Dance Hall, visit Schlitterbahn or enjoy Canyon Lake. Things to Do & Places to Stay with a History Lesson.......Enjoy!
Here are a few nice pic's of this 1925 home.
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home inspection: Keep Your Mind In The Gutter - 06/07/08 08:19 PM
KEEP YOUR MIND IN THE GUTTER
Most homes that I inspect have only partial gutter systems, or they have no gutters at all. Rare is the home that I find having a full complement of gutters, downspouts, and splashblocks. In fact, this is very rare. Home gutter systems are probably my … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Pasadena Sellers: Save Thousands of Dollars with Home Inspections - 06/06/08 11:25 PM
Usually, when a buyer purchases a Pasadena home, one of the first things that their Pasadena real estate agent will recommend that they do will be a home inspection.
A common home inspection usually takes anywhere from 3 to 5 hours depending on the size of the home and after the … (8 comments)
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home inspection: Baltimore County now Requires Rental Inspections, Due by July 1 - 06/05/08 03:03 PM
In December 2007, Baltimore County passed a law requiring landlords to register their rental properties and have them licensed. By July 1, 2008, all properties must be registered with the County and have passed an inspection by a licensed home inspector.
We offer this service to any landlord on … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Who Inspects Their Home Before Purchase? - 06/04/08 03:56 PM
What is one of the most important things to do when buying a home? Visualize were your furniture will go in each room. Well... yes that is part of the processes but more importantly hire a professional to do a home inspection.
So even if you manage to find the … (0 comments)
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home inspection: "MLA wants regulations for home inspectors" - 06/04/08 12:48 AM
Letter to the Editor:Homebuyer beware - Coquitlam NOW - Friday, June 06, 2008
Re: "MLA wants regulations for home inspectors" Friday, May 30.
The "neglect in protecting homebuyers" is widespread, and Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Diane Thorne's concern is shared by many.Home buying is fraught with risk and claims far too many victims; whether … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Deck Safety - 06/03/08 11:45 PM
As the weather turns nicer, we're all going to spend a little more time out on the deck. But is it safe? Take a couple of minutes to look over the deck. Not only can it save you some money, but it could save your life. Instead of copying already great … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Checklist - Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point - 06/03/08 08:16 PM
ADVANTAGE INSPECTION'S SELLER'S CHECKLIST
Sellers' Checklist for a Smooth Home Inspection:
We at Advantage Inspection Clear View understand that many times the inspection process is time sensitive and essential for an expedient closing. That is why we have prepared this pre-inspection checklist so that we can do our job efficiently. First, … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Advantage Inspection is the Preferred Vending Partner of Lowe's Home Improvement Inc. Winston Salem - 06/03/08 08:13 PM
Advantage Inspection is only home inspection company chosen to be a Preferred Vendor Partner of Lowe's Home Improvement, Inc. which means all of our customers ordering a home inspection recieve a 10% coupon for Lowes Home Improvement Inc.
This is important because people buying or selling a home spend anywhere from $3000-$5000 … (0 comments)
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home inspection: What a Home Inspection Is......What It Is Not. ( Inspectors Get the Blame) - 06/03/08 08:11 PM
Many homeowners I speak to about home inspections are disgruntled with their last inspector because they feel he did do a thorough enough job.
When I ask them more specific questions they might say, ' Well, the inspector put down that the door lock was broken and I already knew that'
… (0 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspectors Wanted in the Piedmont Triad Area ! Times They Are A-Changin'... - 06/03/08 08:05 PM
Inspectors Unite ! Change is coming to the home inspection industry ! Change is HERE ! We are actively seeking inspector affiliates who can join our team as we revolutionize the inspection industry. Advantage Inspection is poised to expand nationwide !
Doing buisness the same old way won't answer the needs of tomorrow. Mom … (0 comments)
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home inspection: The Differences Between Franchises and Sole Proprietorships - 06/03/08 08:03 PM
Once, not too long ago, when the real estate industry was young, the way business was conducted, (commission-split set up and no effective support/training for new agents) led to an office of unsupported, poorly trained low producing and low commissioned agents and high turn-over. But Re/Max ( read history) changed that.
By changing the paradigm and … (36 comments)
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home inspection: Home Warranty Secrets - The Insider Scoop - 06/01/08 10:23 PM
Greensboro and NC Realtors; Find out the truth about the home warranty you are selling your clients, and offer them the best warranty in the market.
Rather than try to do here what I have already done elsewhere, go to my article at Home Warranty Secrets to educate yourself about the nature … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspectors with Fringe Benefits for Realtors/Sellers/Buyers - Discounts for Lowes/Nationwide Ins. /Allied and North American Van Lines, ADT - 06/01/08 10:21 PM
Home inspection clients and Realtors in Chapel Hill, Durham and Greensboro get more value with Advantage Inspection!
We are excited to announce some brand new affiliations that will enable us to offer incredible discounts for services our clients will need.
Many of you already know that we are preferred Vendor Partners with … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Coldwell Banker's Home Buyer Ready Program, Pre-Listing Inspections and Advantage Inspection - Chapel Hill/Durham/Carrboro - 06/01/08 10:18 PM
Advantage Inspection Clear View in Greensboro NC is excited to announce that Coldwell Banker Triad Realtors has chosen our company to help them roll out their new Home Buyer Ready Program. ( See this description from the Highland/Cashiers area).
Advantage Inspection (Corporate) has been promoting the use of Pre-Listing Inspections for almost … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Pre-Listing Inspections Benefit Sellers/Buyers AND Realtors - Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham - 06/01/08 10:11 PM
Pre-Listing Inspections are the wave of the future. Realtors, you cannot afford to be left behind. This will help sell that home!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cEJ-N6t0yJA
Now that you know you should do a pre-listing inspection, have it done by the experts !
Advantage Inspection Clear View are experts in residential pre-listing inspections. Put the power of … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Successful FSBO's: Listing Advantage - Seller's Home Inspection/Home Warranty ) - Greensboro NC - 06/01/08 10:09 PM
I am a Home Inspector now, but when I took a real estate course in Greensboro NC, the instructor made his feelings about FSBO's quite clear. His disdain was palpable. Though many sellers are tempted to try to market their homes themselves in order to avoid paying a Realtor's commission, eventually … (4 comments)
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home inspection: Home Warranty Insider Secrets from a Home Inspector - Winston Salem - 06/01/08 10:05 PM
Home buyers beware ! Upon purchasing a home, your agent may suggest you buy a home warranty as well. Educate yourself before you blindly trust that your Realtor: 1. Has researched the home warranty market2. Is recommending a reputable company 3. Is not taking kickbacks Don't make a choice that could lead to having … (4 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Checklist - Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Chapel Hill, Triad - 06/01/08 10:02 PM
ADVANTAGE INSPECTION'S SELLER'S CHECKLIST
Sellers' Checklist for a Smooth Home Inspection:
We at Advantage Inspection Clear View understand that many times the inspection process is time sensitive and essential for an expedient closing. That is why we have prepared this pre-inspection checklist so that we can do our job efficiently. First, … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Selling Property in Sluggish Market - Greensboro, High Point, Chapel Hill, Winston Salem - 06/01/08 09:55 PM
PRESS RELEASE
Release date: 5/28/08
A PRE-LISTING INSPECTION / WARRANTY COMBINATION OFFERS POWERFUL BENEFITS FOR SELLER; A HIGHER LEVEL OF CERTAINTY FOR BUYER
There is a lot of frustration associated with selling a home in today's real estate market: the 'mortgage crunch', competitive pricing and a flooded market are … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Pre-Inspection Testimonial - Realtor Market Sluggishness - Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem, Chapel Hill - 06/01/08 09:54 PM
Subject: Pre-Inspections Work!!!
(The following is an actual testimonial from a Keller Williams agent in the Greenville, SC area utilizing Advantage Inspection and their Listing Advantage program. )
From "Matthew Thrift" To: Sonya Skidmore
Hello All, I just had to tell you !..........19 Birkhall Circle - Received a ratified/accepted contract 20 … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspections and NC Standards of Practice - Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High-Point, Chapel Hill, Burlington - 06/01/08 09:51 PM
A recent pre-listing inspection I performed for a homeowner this week reinforced just how little homeowners know about inspections in general and how much we inspectors have to do to educate them.
Before I tell this story, I want to relate what my aunt told me regarding what she wanted in an … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Facts You Should Know If Your Are Boating, Swimming or Tubing at Canyon Lake or New Braunfels, Texas - 06/01/08 01:50 PM
Here are some important facts you should know before coming to Canyon Lake, Texas or New Braunfels, Texas. A Great Place to Have Fun and in order to stay safe please follow a few simple RULES.
Please check out to keep you and your family safe.
The Guadalupe and Comal rivers are fun … (4 comments)
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home inspection: An important part of living green! - 06/01/08 03:08 AM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
You and your family should enjoy the outdoors
A very important part of living in a green home is to appreciating why you went to all the effort to create a home that … (40 comments)
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home inspection: Some strategies for avoiding moisture problems in your home - 05/31/08 11:41 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
Eliminate moisture sources in your home, by never drying firewood indoors.
It's also not good to have too many houseplants in the living areas of your home.
Install quiet bathroom fans and be … (23 comments)
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home inspection: Home Comfort without cooling the air - 05/31/08 10:53 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
When useing air conditioning in your home, you shouls keep in mind that comfort is what you and your family is after, and not a specific air temperature. To help reduce your air … (13 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspectors with Fringe Benefits for Realtors/Sellers/Buyers - Discounts for Lowes/Nationwide Ins. /Allied and North American Van Lines, ADT - 05/31/08 08:21 PM
Home inspection clients and Realtors in Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point and the Greater Triad get more value with Advantage Inspection!
We are excited to announce some brand new affiliations that will enable us to offer incredible discounts for services our clients will need.
Many of you already know that we are preferred Vendor Partners … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Coldwell Banker's Home Buyer Ready Program, Pre-Listing Inspections and Advantage Inspection - 05/31/08 08:19 PM
Advantage Inspection Clear View in Greensboro NC is excited to announce that Coldwell Banker Triad Realtors has chosen our company to help them roll out their new Home Buyer Ready Program. ( See this description from the Highland/Cashiers area).
Advantage Inspection (Corporate) has been promoting the use of Pre-Listing Inspections for almost … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Home Warranty Insider Secrets from a Home Inspector - Winston Salem - 05/31/08 02:25 PM
Home buyers beware ! Upon purchasing a home, your agent may suggest you buy a home warranty as well. Educate yourself before you blindly trust that your Realtor: 1. Is sure he is recommending the best warranty2. Is not recommending an unreputable company 3. Is not taking kickbacks Don't make a choice that … (0 comments)
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home inspection: If theres a buried fuel tank! Do you need to know about it? - 05/30/08 11:12 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
As a home buyer you will want to know if there are any buried propane, fuel oil, or any kind of gas tanks on the property, you are looking at to buy. No fuel tank … (11 comments)
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home inspection: Radon Test Special - 05/30/08 12:32 PM
June 2008 Radon Testing Special
Through June 30, 2008 all Radon Testing done WITH a Home Inspection is $75.
This special applies only to Radon Tests done with a Home Inspection.
… (0 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspections and NC Standards of Practice - Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High-Point, Chapel Hill, Burlington - 05/30/08 10:07 AM
A recent pre-listing inspection I performed for a homeowner this week reinforced just how little homeowners know about inspections in general and how much we inspectors have to do to educate them.
Before I tell this story, I want to relate what my aunt told me regarding what she wanted in … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Hurricane Season - 05/30/08 09:57 AM
Are you ready for the hurricane season?I just finished buying all of my supplies and packing a quick leave bag.I designed my own list after the 05 season.It includes 3 flash lights ,extra batteries,lots of water,food bars,battery powder radio,blankets,work gloves,moist towelettes,rain suite,first aid kit,roll of duct tape,whistle,personal hygiene products(shampoo/body wash,wash cloth,toothbrush and … (1 comments)
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home inspection: New Construction & Home Inspection - 05/30/08 08:23 AM
My husband and I are purchasing a new home that should be ready at the end of June. I have heard mixed comments about the necessity of a home inspection when working with new construction. My gut feeling is that it can't hurt because there could be shoddy construction practices taking … (8 comments)
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home inspection: Montgomery AL Real Estate Tip: Navigating Home Inspections - 05/29/08 12:56 PM
Think you only need a home inspection when you're purchasing a property? Think again! This blog article explains the various types of home inspections offered and why you should have one done on any Montgomery AL real estate you currently own.
To learn more about Montgomery AL real estate or for … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Give Your House the Once-Over - 05/28/08 01:17 PM
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's a great time to inspect the outside of one of your biggest investments you'll ever make...your home. Taking a few minutes to give your house the once-over can result in big savings down the road.
1. Look for water leaks, especially … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Computers Can Do The Darnest Things - 05/27/08 06:35 PM
I know you will think I have lost my mind. This is not about Texas, Inspections, Real Estate, Bugs, Flowers or any of that stuff. A friend sent this to me today and someone sent it to him. I almost deleted it but thought what do I have to loose so … (9 comments)
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home inspection: Staging your home for sale - 05/27/08 11:18 AM
Brighten Up Your Living Space in Winter
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home inspection: Cooling your home - 05/26/08 10:59 PM
Central a/c systems provide comfort cooling by lowering the air temperature and removing the excess moisture.The compressor,condenser,expansion device, and evaporator are the basic components of an a/c system.Refrigerant is used as a cooling medium,that cycles between the components.The refrigerant changes from liquid to gas by applying pressure at the expansion device and removing absorbed heat … (1 comments)
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home inspection: You may have a Claim to Receive Benefits - 05/26/08 09:08 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
If you own a home or other structure that has Polybutylene Plumbing was used in it.
You just may be eligible to receive benefits from a Class Action Settlement, thats been approved by … (6 comments)
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home inspection: Dream House in New York; Buying A Big Apple Home - Inspector Dennis Kanakis 866-476-2056 - 05/26/08 03:42 PM
Dream House in New York; Buying A Big Apple Home
After you decide that you really want to buy a home and you've found the one that you think suits you and your family, there's still a few steps that you should take to be cautious so that you really get … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Fairhope AL Real Estate Inspections - 05/26/08 09:11 AM
If you think home inspections only need to be performed when you are considering buying a property, think again! My latest blog article explains the various types of home inspections, and why it is important to have your Fairhope AL property inspected on a regular basis.
To learn more about Fairhope AL … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Common Defects that can be found in a Steam Heating System - 05/24/08 10:22 PM
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The radiators are pitched the wrong way
The radiator's air vent has been painted or dirt has plugged it
The radiator supply valve is leaking
The radiator is not located on an … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Skip the pretzels: Starving may fend off jet lag ? Will this really work? - 05/23/08 08:26 AM
I thought if you would be going somewhere on that "bird bird" flying high in the sky you might want to read this review. My sister sent this article to me this morning since her husband is getting ready to go to Atlanta he has a severe problem with handling jet lag. I … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Looking for the "Perfect" Home? - 05/22/08 11:10 PM
While driving through Atlanta, GA several years ago, I stopped at a red light. On the corner across from me was a church with a large sign above the front door that read, "The Perfect Church." I thought, "If I ever move to Atlanta, I know which church to join!" The … (1 comments)
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home inspection: What make up a good Electrical System in a home - 05/22/08 10:37 PM
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The following list is considered a minimal what a good Electrical System should consist of. I most of the country.
A minimum of 100 amp, 220 volt service for a single family home. ( … (9 comments)
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home inspection: What is a Good Home Inspector? - 05/22/08 07:59 PM
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home inspection: A little on Siding on a home - 05/21/08 10:19 PM
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No matter how much a contractor or a salesperson trys to persuade you that siding is perfect, there's just no such thing as the perfect siding. All of them have advantages and disadvantages, … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Condensate drain lines - 05/21/08 03:52 PM
Condensate drain lines must be properly terminated in a floor drain or to the outside of the house. Excess water and moisture can become a very serious problem in your home if these drain lines flow into your home improperly.
Here is a photo of a condensate drain from an HVAC unit. … (4 comments)
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home inspection: TexInspec does both... - 05/21/08 12:07 PM
TexInspec offers both Home Inspections and Termite Inspections.
I thought it was important to mention this because other companies do not offer the termite inspections.
We do both to help give you peace of mind.
Call 817-265-5452 to book your inspection today.
Thanks,
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home inspection: TexInspec does both... - 05/21/08 12:04 PM
TexInspec offers both Home Inspections and Termite Inspections.
I thought it was important to mention this because other companies do not offer the termite inspections.
We do both to help give you peace of mind.
Call 817-265-5452 to book your inspection today.
Thanks,
Jonathan
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home inspection: Stairs and Handrails, WARNING, Danger Will Robinson - 05/21/08 10:26 AM
One of my favorite tv shows as a kid was "Lost in Space". It was ahead of it's time in the early 70's. The best character on the show was "Robot". He was always there to warn eveyone and save the day. He certainly would have sounded many warnings if they … (6 comments)
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home inspection: Solar Screens Can Save You Money - 05/20/08 09:04 PM
We are in the process of replacing the old screens with SOLAR SCREEN (Charcoal Color)
Our house has major problems staying cool in the summer. The air conditioner would run all day and would be hard pressed to cool the back of our house. The back of the house iswhere the … (12 comments)
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home inspection: How important is a home inspection? - 05/20/08 07:59 PM
When you are buying, home inspection information helps you know what to look for. When selling, it helps you prepare for the sale. Information is power. During both events, you want the power to protect your investment.
For buyers, the Better Business Bureau recommends that you have the home you are … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Bergen County NJ Real Estate Inspections - 05/20/08 07:45 PM
Are you a first-time homebuyer or a current Bergen County NJ real estate owner? Either way, it is easy to feel lost in a maze of home inspections. Check out my latest blog post to learn about the different types of inspections, and who needs them.
To learn more about Bergen … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Potentential Cross Connection Problem with Well Heads - 05/19/08 10:26 PM
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One common problem is when the top of a well casing has been cut below the ground lvel and buried. When this has been done it's just about impossible to get a good … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Why Every Seller Should Get a Home Inspection Before Being Listed - 05/19/08 01:26 PM
Get a Home Inspection Before Listing Your Property!!!
I recently worked with a seller who had her home for sale by owner. She sold it! Her buyer requested a home inspection which is where the deal went sour. The inspection showed that something was wrong with the vapor barrier underneath … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Bradley Beach NJ Real Estate Tip: Navigating Home Inspections - 05/19/08 12:46 PM
Do you think you only need a home inspection when you are considering purchasing a property? Think again! Check out my latest blog post to learn why you should consider having a professional home inspection done on the Bradley Beach NJ real estate that you already own.
To learn more about … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Laundry tub faucet with a hose hook up on it - 05/18/08 09:36 PM
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The laundry room faucet is another hose hook up connection that typically gets overlooked by towm, city and county inspector's. Such a faucet with a large tub underneath it can easily become a … (7 comments)
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home inspection: St Petersburg Real Estate-Home inspections, a good idea? - 05/18/08 07:12 PM
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home inspection: Cross-Connecection, Yard Faucet's - 05/17/08 11:47 PM
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The most commonly ignored cross-connection, is the yard faucet point.
It has the lower end of it buried in the ground, there could be one out next to the barn to supply water … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Outside hose faucet's - 05/17/08 10:25 PM
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There are tow outside hose faucet's that can present you a potential cross-connection problem. The through the outside wall faucet and any yard faucet's there may be.
Lots of folk's well use the … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Cross-Connections, Part 1 - 05/17/08 08:22 PM
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One way folk's can get typhoid is by it being spread by sewage contaminating their water used for drinking or to wash their food and dishes. Typhoid is one os several water transmitted diseases … (2 comments)
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