inspectors: Should Agents advice 2nd Opinion Inspections - 07/24/08 07:27 PM
When sellers do inspections upfront, what is the buyer's agent's duty. Remember, we are like any professional ...including doctors, tax people, car mechanics, etc, etc. Our job is to analyze, issue spot, discuss ramificaitons, then advise. We do not make decisions but rather let the client decide, once they have all … (1 comments)
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inspectors: My Preferred Service Providers - 07/23/08 02:42 AM
Have you ever had the need for a specific service, but didn't know where to turn? Did you have to resort to picking up the phone book, or doing a random search online? Well, look no further. I have gathered some of the finest & most reputable service providers, all within … (1 comments)
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inspectors: Urban Knight Enterprises, Inc. has launched their Company’s Website – www.UKENotary.com - 07/22/08 06:55 PM
The launch of the new website is aimed at giving the Urban Knight Enterprises firm a unique and professional look that fits with their industry and capabilities. The website is in alignment with their "simple, to the point" corporate identity. Our main goal was to design a website to have a … (2 comments)
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inspectors: Updated Field Inspection Firms that hire Inspectors in USA - 07/03/08 01:59 PM
4 Point and Field work for Home Inspectors throughout the USA (edit/delete)
This is a Listing of firms from all over the country that specialize in Field services work- These include Inspections, REO Inspections, BPO's, Occupancy Inspections, etc. Many Inspectors and Appraisers and Home Inspectors supplement their income with firms … (5 comments)
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inspectors: Chicago Real Estate - Illinois Homes For Sale - Remax Advisor: Home Inspections - 06/13/08 02:39 PM
Posted by Michael Sorensen - REMAX CITY REALTORS, Chicago, Illinois
Tel 773-987-8224 - Direct, Website: www.msorensen.illinoisproperty.com
Home Inspection
One of the most important steps in the home buying and selling process is often overlooked: the home inspection. While many buyers and sellers alike are wary of inspections (for fear of finding … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Carlsbad Real Estate Buyers - Are You Doing Enough with Your Home Inspection? - 06/12/08 07:23 PM
Folks who are buying Carlsbad real estate, or anywhere for that matter, owe it to themselves to do a thorough investigation of the property they wish to buy. This is not new news, or shouldn’t be.
Most REALTORS strongly encourage buyers to hire a home inspector to investigate the home they … (16 comments)
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inspectors: Seller Inspections Can Be Good For Both Parties - 06/11/08 09:46 AM
Home inspections are not a new trend. Homebuyers have been getting potential homes inspected for years. But now many sellers are starting to get their home inspected before they put it on the market. This can be good and it can be bad for the seller.
I'll start with the bad … (0 comments)
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inspectors: 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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inspectors: It Is Cheaper to Buy Instead of Rent, but …. - 05/28/08 07:24 AM
Don't forget to factor in costs associated with home ownership. What does your current rent include? What new costs will you incur once you purchase a home?
Home ownership is the American dream ... to have a place to call your own and make it exactly what you want it to … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Inspectors, appraisers & re-inspects - 05/17/08 07:47 PM
OK. I know that I have to explain this to the general public rather often, and I'm obliged to do so... but now I feel like I need to remind the lending institutions as well...
Definition: REAL ESTATE APPRAISER - A person who sets a value upon property
Definition: HOME INSPECTOR … (30 comments)
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inspectors: What Home Inspectors don't Inspect - 05/09/08 03:03 PM
On one of my prior blogs, I mentioned that Home Inspectors really don't inspect everything. So, here is a list of some of the things that I identified. Be sure to check with whatever inspector you are using, look at their contract and find out what they are and are not … (6 comments)
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inspectors: Buyers should attend all inspections - 05/09/08 02:53 PM
In one of my recent blogs, I talked about inspections. One comment asked me if agents should attend the inspection. The answer is yes. First, when the report comes out, you can understand what the inspector is saying. Also, it is quite common for Inspectors to say one thing at the … (4 comments)
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inspectors: Home Warranty Insider Secrets - 04/30/08 12:02 AM
When you purchase a home, you may be encouraged by your Real Estate agent to buy a home warranty as well, if the seller does not offer one. Educate yourself before you blindly trust that your Realtor: 1. has your best interests in mind 2. is not recommending an unreputable company … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Thank you AR, my 300th post... - 04/21/08 09:30 PM
AS I write my 300th post, I have to say that AR is a fabulous place. I have met some absolutely wonderful people who I now consider friends. Even though I have never met these people face-to-face they are encouraging, helpful, give you a call and walk you through things you … (25 comments)
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inspectors: What to look for in a Manhattan Home Inspector - 04/11/08 08:15 PM
What to look for in a Manhattan Home Inspector
Because buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will ever make, it is important that everything gets done properly. This means that you would want everything to go according to schedule and plan, and you would hope that there … (0 comments)
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inspectors: How to prevent a New York Home Inspection Disaster - 04/11/08 08:09 PM
How to prevent a New York Home Inspection Disaster
Getting your new home inspected is one of the most important things you'll do. After selecting your new home and before finalizing the purchase, it is necessary to get a good home inspection to ensure there are no hidden problems with the property. … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Can I come too? - 04/11/08 07:58 PM
Can I come too?
That is a question I hear all too frequently. It never fails that a customer asks if they can accompany me on the inspection. My immediate response, "yes". Any inspector that tells you "no", I would strongly recommend interviewing a few other inspectors until you find the … (3 comments)
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inspectors: Soaking the Home Inspector - 03/27/08 03:03 PM
I just read a recent post here on A.R. that prompted me to write this.
Does it ever seem to any of you that EVERYONE and their mother is out to soak the home inspector? Surely it cant be just me. I am bombarded with phone calls and emails everyday from solicitors … (14 comments)
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inspectors: To test or not to test? - 03/24/08 01:29 PM
So I have decided to actually ask a real question related to home inspections rather than continue to harp on the conflict of interest thing (at least for a little while :-)
My question relates to the testing of Radon as an added service to the regular home inspections. I already do … (14 comments)
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inspectors: Two new Real Estate related hardware products worth a look. - 03/23/08 07:01 AM
International Builders' show featured many new product geared towards the contractors, homeowners, and real estate professionals. Here are just two I found very cool for our industry.
SeeSnake Micro: A hand held visual inspection tool, that can see into hard to reach places like behind heavy equipment down drain pipes and … (8 comments)
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inspectors: Inpections - 03/22/08 11:06 AM
Hi what I would like to talk about today is the inspection process when a home is sold. What I have found is that after a deal has been negotiated it seems like the buyer wants to further negotiate at the inspection by trying to find things that are wrong … (6 comments)
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inspectors: A Great Marketing Tool, that Exchanges Hands! - 03/13/08 03:34 PM
We all use this object quite frequently during the course of the day. You need them for contracts, documents, reports, etc. People ask to borrow them and tend to forget to return them. We often classified this person as a ___thief, I know I have. Oh, don't let it be your favorite one, you know the one, that … (10 comments)
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inspectors: Fight the good fight - 03/10/08 08:26 AM
I have decided to post this blog across all areas of Active Rain due to the seriousness of this issue. There have been many posts on here concerning this issue and it has brought up a great deal of controversial opinions from both sides. (Realtors and Inspectors). The fact that there are so … (13 comments)
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inspectors: Shiny and New! - 02/16/08 10:12 PM
I just graduated from Kansas State University in December of 2007. Majored in Management and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. It was one of the most liberating feelings, yet one of the scariest feelings in my life! It feels so good to be done with school and have my … (5 comments)
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inspectors: Cutting Your Comission and Cheap Inspections - 02/14/08 09:59 PM
Wow......what a pain. How many times do people come to you and ask you to cut your commission on a sale ?
When it happens, you think.....I have put hundreds of hours into becoming the professional that I am, and spent thousands of dollars to be able to offer top quality service … (5 comments)
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inspectors: Cutting Your Comissions and Cheap Inspections - 02/14/08 09:55 PM
Wow......what a pain. How many times do people come to you and ask you to cut your commission on a sale ?
When it happens, you think.....I have put hundreds of hours into becoming the professional that I am, and spent thousands of dollars to be able to offer top quality service … (2 comments)
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inspectors: Give your Client's a Free Home Inspection - ( Please Read Whole Entry) - 02/14/08 09:21 PM
Free Inspections !?! I have been told that I did not do as cheap a home inspection as another inspector here in town ( Greensboro NC), and as unpleasant as it is to be asked to sell yourself short in order to make a living, my honest reply from now on … (2 comments)
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inspectors: Vendor Programs & Home Inspectors - 02/11/08 10:11 PM
Vendor programs offered by real estate brokerages violate at least two major inspector associations code of ethics. This does not stop the annual campaigns to enlist inspectors. The average cost of each program seems to be a few hundred dollars and like most forms of advertising, there is no guarantee of a return on investment.
If you … (2 comments)
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inspectors: The Unnecessary Tension Between Realtors and Inspectors - 02/10/08 10:33 PM
One only has to be involved a short while in the inspection field to notice there is an unfortunate tension between inspectors and Realtors.
Realtors who have had an experience with an alarmist inspector who 'killed the deal' will cringe at the thought of a repeat performance, On the other hand, … (6 comments)
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inspectors: home buyer inspections - 02/06/08 05:43 PM
Recently I had a house sell and the buyers requested the right to do a buyers' inspection at their cost. This is common and in today's market close to 100% of the buyers make such a request. I told the seller this is typical and not to get too upset. She wanted … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week Month in review-January 2008! - 02/01/08 07:18 PM
Welcome to the
Bozo of the week contest!
Month in review.
I would like to thank all of you who participated in this month's weekly contest. There were so many fantastic entries and I hope to see even more this month! There will be many creative topics to come and I look forward to … (11 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week contest-Awards february 1st- wacky windows - 02/01/08 06:24 PM
Bozo of the week contest!
This week our contest was -Wacky windows
There were some really great entries as usual so it made it hard to decide but as always I have to say- job well done!! There were some really unusual windows and I must say- wacky windows was awesome!
Now for the winners! … (3 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week contest- Deadline February 1st- Wacky Windows! - 01/26/08 07:34 AM
Welcome to another addition of the
Bozo of the week contest!
This week our contest shall be -Wacky windows!
Have you seen some unusual stained glass windows or maybe a window that was so bad it should have been burried in the back yard? We have ALL seen them and now here is your chance … (11 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week contest-Awards January 25th Was that a garage? - 01/25/08 10:44 PM
Bozo of the week contest!
This week our contest -Was that a garage?
I must say that I am so sorry to be late this evening- was busy with buyers and got held up.
Now that I have apologized, on to the winners
Drum roll please
And for 50 Active Rain points goes to Charles Buel … (9 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week contest- Deadline January 25th Was that a garage? - 01/18/08 07:33 PM
Welcome to another addition of the
Bozo of the week contest!
This week our contest shall be -Was that a garage?
There are many homes out there that advertise they have a detached or attached garage as one of it's "features". Then you pull up to the house and there it is- leaning to … (11 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week contest-Awards January 18th bad basements - 01/18/08 06:14 PM
Bozo of the week contest!
This week's contest was Bad Basements
Unfortunately, there were many that would have liked entering this contest, but did not have basements to supply photos. For that I am sorry. next week';s shall be good for everyone!!
Now on to this week's winners!!
Drum roll please..........
for 100 Active Rain points … (5 comments)
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inspectors: Radon Awareness in Des Moines, Iowa - 01/18/08 10:42 AM
Radon Testing Becoming More Popular in Iowaby: Brian Wentz
January is Radon Awareness month! Not more than a few years ago no one was talking about this colorless odorless gas that seems to emit from the soil. But more and more I am receiving request from home owners and consumers who want buy … (3 comments)
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inspectors: I love my customers... - 01/17/08 07:43 PM
Yes, I do! I aim to bond with the customers that choose to work with me... I want them to gain trust in me by my confidence in the fact that I can help them to reach their goals.
I refer them to other experts such as Mortgage Brokers, Appraisers, Inspectors who … (2 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week contest- Deadline January 18th Bad basements - 01/12/08 10:49 AM
Welcome to another addition of the
Bozo of the week contest!
This week our contest shall be for Bad Basements!
You've not only seen them, you have also done everything you can to get out of them once you have entered!! Bad basements floors, flooded out basements and much more!
Here is your chance … (10 comments)
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inspectors: Home Inspector Tips - Whole-House Water Shutoff - 01/10/08 10:06 AM
UTILITY SHUTOFFS - WATER
By Richard A. Acree
President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC
It's 4 AM in January. It's dark in the house and outside. Outside it's windy and cold, real cold, like 10 degrees F. You wake up to the sound of running water. Lots of running water. The sounds are … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Mold issues continue to spread - 01/10/08 06:25 AM
I came across an interesting article concerning Mold lately, and I thought I would share it with everyone. Mold is becoming more and more prevelant in todays real estate transactions. As jury's continue to award damages to plaintifs across the country, it is only a matter of time until Mold really … (5 comments)
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inspectors: Tommy (Decebal Adamescu) Long Island NY Home Inspector New York Home Inspections/Home Inspectors Long Island New York Farmingdale Certified Home Inspectors - 01/08/08 10:57 PM
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSPECTION OPTIONS
Pre-Listing (Seller's) InspectionsThis type of inspection is usually performed by a seller before a property is listed or announced for sale. The property owner will perform a Pre-listing Seller's Inspection to determine what damage or other problems exist with a property to avoid any last-minute objections … (1 comments)
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inspectors: Did you play with Mercury in Grade School? by the Central Kentucky Home Inspector - 01/06/08 02:19 PM
I finally figured out what happened to me in grade school. It was the mercury, in the broken thermometers, that we played with.
Remember those little silver balls that would roll around, break apart and come back together. Roll them from hand to hand. Everybody thought it was pretty cool stuff back … (27 comments)
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inspectors: An Irish Ghost Story from The Central Kentucky Home Inspector - 01/05/08 07:49 PM
(No it ain't mine and I don't know the author of the joke.)
This story happened a while ago in Dublin, and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, its true.
John Bradford, a Dublin University student, was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night and in the … (8 comments)
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inspectors: Bozo of the week contest- Deadline January 11th Krappy Kitchenz - 01/04/08 08:34 PM
First I want to thank all those who participated in this past week's bozo contest of poor potty photos. The entries were pretty horrible!! Remember, this contest is for Inspectors, Realtors and Stagers. If you have seen or even taken some photos that fit the theme of the week, please enter … (27 comments)
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inspectors: Inspector vs Inspector - 01/04/08 02:49 PM
O.K. what's the deal with Home Inspectors constantly dogging each other?
As I sift through the hundreds of Home Inspector groups and blogs on A.R. There is one constant I keep seeing over and over again, and that is, Inspector after Inspector ragging on other Inspectors for whatever reason. Oh this Inspector calls himself … (10 comments)
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inspectors: Need Good Home Cooking & Karaoke in Georgetown? - 12/26/07 02:16 PM
Ooooops! She changed it.
Want some really good home cooking??
Want family entertainment without the booze hounds??
(disclaimer: I'm a frequent customer but don't have any financial interest in the place)
Go North, young man! Or old man, young woman, old woman and all those family ages in between.
That's about 5 miles north of the Scott … (12 comments)
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inspectors: Unbelieveable "So This Is Christmas" Song & Slideshow - 12/22/07 04:45 PM
I don't know who put this together. I don't even know where it comes from.
BUT, it is beautiful and I wanted to use it so share my wish with you.
For those who celebrate it with me:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
For those who celebrate in other ways: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
"So This is Christmas" Song & Slideshow
I don't … (11 comments)
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inspectors: GPS vs. Mapquest (no comparison) - 12/22/07 01:01 PM
Everyone's using GPS navigation devices these days, except for my tech savvy sister who still uses Mapquest. She e-mailed me the other day to say she wished she had bought an extra one for herself because she was lost in unfamiliar out of state territory. She did me a huge favor … (12 comments)
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inspectors: How long will "it" LAST!! by Erby, The Kentucky Home Inspector - 12/20/07 12:41 PM
A recent post by Shawn Martin ( Life Expectancies of components in your home ) got me thinking.
Early on, I had agents complaining about my statements regarding home appliances (water heaters, furnaces, AC, etc) being at their end of design or useful life.
Well, I think it's important for people to … (8 comments)
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inspectors: Did you ever just want to slap an idiot upside the head! - 12/15/07 09:31 PM
PREFACE: I know there's good and bad in every field (including mine) so don't go there. This is about the bad and YOU know who YOU are!
Did you ever just want to slap an idiot upside the head!
When I find outlets that nationally recognized safety standards say should be Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) … (20 comments)
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inspectors: Best Wishes to All - 12/13/07 08:31 PM
Well it is the time of year to be thankful for what we have and as real estate profesionals here in Florida hope that 2008 brings upon us a more to be thankful for. I hope for all my fellow real estate friends that this slow down in the business has … (6 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucky Home Inspector on How Much Does An Inpection Cost??? - 12/12/07 06:11 AM
So you're spending tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home purchase, and paying the realtors 5 - 6% ($5,000 - $6,000 per $100,000) of the home's value. (Where do you think the seller gets the money to pay the realtors?) Now it's time to find a Home Inspector … (9 comments)
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inspectors: Tips to Finding a Qualified Home Inspector - 12/11/07 08:09 AM
Like with most professions, you will find qualified and unqualified individuals calling themselves a professional. Home inspectors are no different. In some ways, it's even more difficult to differentiate the good home inspectors from the bad home inspectors, primarily because few states regulate or license home inspectors.
In Florida, … (8 comments)
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inspectors: Can you make your listings more attractive to buyers? - 12/05/07 09:01 AM
Are your existing home listings more attractive to buyers than other listings? Existing homes must compete with new homes on the market. Differentiate your listings by encouraging your seller to order a pre-listing inspection of their property and market the listing as "Move In Certified" One small Realty Company in California … (2 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucky Home Inspector on "Making your HOME ready for Winter!!" - 11/15/07 07:38 AM
Winter is coming. Is your home ready to keep the heat in and the cold out? Taking care of these issues can make your home more energy efficient. Winterization saves YOU Money!
1. Set the water heater temperature to no more than 120o. (Temperatures above this level can cause severe burns.)
2. … (23 comments)
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inspectors: The home inspection - 11/10/07 07:39 PM
Q: What goes into a Home Inspection?
A: A complete home inspection is a comprehensive visual examination of the home's readily accessible elements and components, including careful inspection of each of the following areas:
Site: grading, retaining walls, driveways, sidewalks, patios, decks, landscaping, drainage.
Exterior / Substructure: balconies, porches, decks, chimneys, walls, trim, eaves, … (2 comments)
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inspectors: Home builders versus home inspectors - 11/06/07 10:09 AM
Home builders versus home inspectors
Over the last few years I have inspected many new homes for clients. Most of them I have inspected at the time of completion and a handful I have inspected during the construction process. I have found most builders to be respectful and understanding to the … (9 comments)
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inspectors: It was suppose to be an inspection, not a boxing match....... - 11/05/07 09:25 PM
I have seen a lot of interesting and weird things since I have been involved in Real Estate but I thought I had seen everything until today. All I was wanting to do was attend the inspection of the home my buyers had purchased and then go on my way with … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucy Home Inspector finds himself on Active Rain thru GOOGLE! - 10/26/07 05:25 AM
For the last couple of years one or another of my website ranks pretty high for just about anything to do with Kentucky Home Inspectors or Kentucky Home Inspections.
BUT, not quite so high when a city name is plugged in front of those. (Yeah, I'm working on it.)
One of my habits … (18 comments)
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inspectors: Talk the Talk - 10/22/07 11:08 PM
Tonight I had the opportunity to stop in and visit a friend. By the way, I am away from home on a personal matter. So, I stopped in to see an old friend. Now this friend has received my cards, has received calls from me begging for a referral, and I … (3 comments)
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inspectors: Home inspectors charge too much! - 10/20/07 11:08 AM
Thank you for inquiring regarding our low, low prices, I welcome this opportunity to explain how we operate. Unlike our best competitors, we don't believe in paying top dollar to our employees. There are so many contractrors-turned-home-inspectors looking for work these days, it's pretty easy to find someone desperate enough to work for cheap. If … (40 comments)
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inspectors: Active Rain is the Great! - 10/18/07 11:41 PM
As I surf the ActiveRain network and meet more and more of it's members (mostly by reading their writings) the more I like AR and find more uses for it. The amount and quality of content is beyond comment. It's hard to even keep up with the current posts, none-the-less return … (8 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucky Home Inspector needs Ghostbuster & Spider Killer for his home - 10/17/07 11:53 AM
HELP!!!!I came back from my morning inspection to find that my house has been infiltrated with spiders & ghosts. My wife & two grandsons say they didn't have anything to do with it! I'm not sure if I should believe her!
Anybody know how to reach the Ghostbusters.
Wanna recommend a good spider killer!
… (9 comments)
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inspectors: What do Real Estate Professionals look for in a Inspector? - 10/12/07 04:47 PM
Being a home inspector is the best change I ever made. Not only do I love my work but I am looking to further my skills everyday.
what type of things do real estate professionals like in a home inspector?
What if any is the deciding factor in choosing your inspector?
Examples: types of … (16 comments)
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inspectors: Conrtactors make good home inspectors, right? - 10/12/07 01:01 PM
I'm sure I'll get all sort of bad feedback from former contractors, but the following is something people should think about, so I'll take the heat.
I love the age old tag line, "I was a contractor for xx years, which makes me more than qualified to be a great home inspector." This … (6 comments)
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inspectors: Keeping the Ends Tied - 09/24/07 02:58 PM
As I begin and learn what blogging is all about I think I have discovered one of the basics. It seems that being an expert in ones field can be one idea. I guess I understand contracts fairly well so again back to contracts.
I would like to pass along a clause that has … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Home Inspections: Don't Move Without One - 09/21/07 05:54 AM
Never underestimate the importance of a home inspection when you are seriously considering a piece of real estate. Hiring a licensed home inspector will relieve you of much anxiety further down the road. Your inspector will alert you to any potential problems now, saving you from unexpected expenses later. He can … (2 comments)
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inspectors: Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier-Arlington Cemetary - 09/19/07 10:03 PM
A friend sent this email; it had many nice pictures that I did not include. This is interesting and I suspect many of us, myself included, did not know this information.
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the … (7 comments)
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inspectors: A New Kind of Spam - 09/18/07 06:35 PM
I've had my websites for a long time. And lately, I've been seeing a new spam technique.
My websites are for my clients, both buyers and sellers. And, they're free to sign up and use the IDX. And, that's fine with me.
However, lately, I'm getting sign ups from OUT OF AREA inspectors. … (6 comments)
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inspectors: To Sit the Inspection or Not... That is the question - 09/08/07 11:52 PM
Every once in a while I come across a debated question in my office that really peaks my interest. As many Realtors know there's a debate about whether or not to personally attend inspections. The argument goes something like this:
"I never attend my inspections because the lawyer says I might get … (15 comments)
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inspectors: ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 PROMISE TO FLY OUR AMERICAN FLAG - 08/30/07 05:05 PM
Please let us know if you will fly your flag on 9/ll. We need for each of you to contact someone you know to remind them to fly their flag. Together we will prevail.On Tuesday, September 11th, 2007, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store … (38 comments)
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inspectors: Why is Everyone so Sue-Happy? - 08/20/07 03:45 PM
Why is everyone so Sue-Happy? When did our society turn into a society where you can sue someone just because you're unhappy with something? I think it started with the hot coffee spilling in the lap and the massive reward outcome that came with it. Since then, it's lawsuit after lawsuit.
This blog … (21 comments)
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inspectors: Real Estate Inspections...what's really important when it come to problems? By Steve Gladstone Chief Inspector Stonehollow Inspections - 07/28/07 04:45 PM
Each of us approach an inspection from a different perspective when we are talking buyers, sellers, inspectors and Realtors...but the end result should be some clarity about the conditions found and good information leading to a "buy or no buy" conclusion. This decision is the buyers to make (not mine).
Having said that, … (5 comments)
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inspectors: Do you carry a laptop to your inspection-Questionnaire For Inspectors - 07/18/07 08:01 AM
Question: 1. Do you carry and use a laptop when you do your inspection?
2. Will you give me your manufacturer? (Share likes and dislikes)
3. Do you generate your report at the inspection and give the client the report when you complete the inspection?
Looks like my laptop … (38 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucky Home Inspector goes Marketing (Fishing) - 07/15/07 10:24 PM
What a day it was early last week. I had two inspections within 20 miles (or so) of Cave Run Lake. One of my favorite places in Kentucky.
But, at about 11:45, as I'm finishing up my first inspection, the client for the second inspection calls. He lost his financing. Inspection cancelled.
What … (17 comments)
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inspectors: Getting a Home Inspection - 07/14/07 11:25 AM
After you have written up the purchase agreement and all terms have been accepted and escrow opened, the next step and one of the most important parts of the purchase is to make arrangements to have the property inspected. This is usually part of the sales agreement and in California you … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Tear down those walls? - 07/13/07 09:20 AM
Tearing down the Berlin Wall was a great thing to do, but tearing down the wall between the kitchen and diningroom could be a huge mistake.
Let me give you an example of a house I saw today. I'm sure all you inspectors out there have seen worse, butthe family of this … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucky Home Inspector on How NOT to Lose Leads & Referrals - 07/04/07 12:04 PM
Has a referral source ever found you years later and said, "I kept trying to find you to give you a lead but I couldn't find you!"
What kind of e-mail address do you have? Who OWNS your cell phone number?How many leads will you lose because someone you trust is wily.(or something … (9 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucky Home Inspector on Ethics - 06/30/07 06:42 PM
Stay with me for a minute or two as this can get kind of confusing:
Broker "A" represents seller "1" who is also buyer "1" represented by Broker "A". Seller "1"s house has been on the market for several months..
Broker "A" represents seller "2" who is also buyer "2" represented by Broker … (7 comments)
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inspectors: Kentucky Home Inspector on Flu versus Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - 06/30/07 04:55 AM
The flu and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning share many symptoms: headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion and fatigue. However, while CO poisoning does not come with a fever, the flu does.
If you have flu symptoms, but no fever, remind your physician about the possibility of CO poisoning.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) … (3 comments)
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inspectors: I just got a new water heater installed and guess what? - 06/29/07 01:14 PM
No, it's not leaking it was installed improperly. The tprv drain line is reduce. Tprv 3/4 inch to 1/2, the manufacture of both the water heater and the valve say it's wrong. It's also wrong in the Florida building code. Now, a permit was pulled and the city has yet to … (11 comments)
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inspectors: Pre-Sale Home Inspections vs Home Staging - 06/14/07 09:02 PM
Pre-Sale home inspections; a great idea. I would highly recommend any client to get a home inspection done before placing their property on the market. I wish I was qualified to do them, what a great tie in for a full service home staging company.
Here's my beef. I did recommend a client … (8 comments)
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inspectors: Home Inspections....Help or Hurt? - 05/31/07 02:34 PM
Q + A: Can a Home Inspection Help or Hurt? We bought our home, new, when it was first built. We had an inspector about a month before closing. Our home will be eleven years old. Would it be a good idea to have it inspected now just so we can … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Inspection too thorough? - 05/26/07 02:42 PM
I was browsing through the local paper homes section when I came upon an article entitled "Hiring an inspector is critical step"
Great, I thought they are helping to educate people that the money spent on an inspection is important and worth it.
For the most part that is what the article said. … (10 comments)
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inspectors: Old West is still alive at Bent Old Fort - 05/21/07 10:23 PM
"History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are."
This quote from David McCullough reminds me how much Colorado's past has influenced its present. Nowhere is this more evident than at Bents Old Fort. This reconstructed site near … (1 comments)
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inspectors: Free Warranty with Home Inspection - 05/11/07 07:44 PM
Free Limited Warranty Included with home inspection. We provide excellent customer service by including a complimentary limited warranty product with each home inspection. We have two limited warranty options that can benefit you and your clients, whether buyer or seller. Our 90-Day Limited Warranty provides valuable interim coverage for your buyer. … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Free Warranty with Home Inspection - 05/11/07 07:41 PM
Free Limited Warranty Included with home inspection. We provide excellent customer service by including a complimentary limited warranty product with each home inspection. We have two limited warranty options that can benefit you and your clients, whether buyer or seller. Our 90-Day Limited Warranty provides valuable interim coverage for your buyer. … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Free Warranty with Home Inspection - 05/11/07 11:43 AM
Free Limited Warranty Included with home inspection. We provide excellent customer service by including a complimentary limited warranty product with each home inspection. We have two limited warranty options that can benefit you and your clients, whether buyer or seller. Our 90-Day Limited Warranty provides valuable interim coverage for your buyer. … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Free Warranty with Home Inspection - 05/11/07 11:40 AM
Free Limited Warranty Included with home inspection. We provide excellent customer service by including a complimentary limited warranty product with each home inspection. We have two limited warranty options that can benefit you and your clients, whether buyer or seller. Our 90-Day Limited Warranty provides valuable interim coverage for your buyer. … (1 comments)
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inspectors: Prepare buyers for the inspection - 05/11/07 11:21 AM
Preparing buyers for the inspection
It seems like the work just begins once an offer is mad on a piece of property. A couple of things that might make the process ahead go smoother are to prepare the buyer for the inspection.
Buyers should be encouraged to have an inspection done on … (1 comments)
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inspectors: NACHI Code of Ethics - 05/06/07 05:40 PM
As an active member of NACHI I abide by a strict code of ethic.
My commitment to excellence shows in the quality of my work.
Code of Ethics
1. Duty to the Public
The NACHI member shall abide by the Code of Ethics and substantially follow the NACHI Standards of Practice. The NACHI member will not engage in any … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Commercial Inspections - 05/06/07 05:23 PM
Preview Inspections LLC has assembled a team of highly qualified, local subcontractors to assist us in performing commercial inspections in the Pacific Northwest.
Profile
"I was very impressed by your professionalism and your thoroughness in the inspection..." Client
Self-motivated, ambitious individual with an aptitude for learning new things quickly and accurately; natural ability to put … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Never Ending Improvement - 05/06/07 05:10 PM
This is one of my favorite "Action Principles" by the American Success Institute, so I thought I'd share it with you. I hope you find this as useful as I do.
Commit to Never Ending Improvement
Constantly seek ways to do things better in all areas of your life. The Japanese have … (1 comments)
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inspectors: Inspections with Warranties - 05/06/07 02:09 PM
Free Limited Warranty Included with home inspection. We provide excellent customer service by including a complimentary limited warranty product with each home inspection. We have two limited warranty options that can benefit you and your clients, whether buyer or seller. Our 90-Day Limited Warranty provides valuable interim coverage for your buyer. … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Free Warranty with Home Inspection - 05/06/07 02:04 PM
Free Limited Warranty Included with home inspection. We provide excellent customer service by including a complimentary limited warranty product with each home inspection. We have two limited warranty options that can benefit you and your clients, whether buyer or seller. Our 90-Day Limited Warranty provides valuable interim coverage for your buyer. … (1 comments)
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inspectors: Goal Setting - 05/03/07 05:26 PM
I have benefited from reading "The Action Principles" by the American Success Institute and thought I'd share them with you.
Set Goals
Unless you shape your life, circumstances will shape it for you. You have to work, sacrifice, invest, and persist to get the results you want. Choose them well. … (3 comments)
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inspectors: Deal Breaker, Deal Breaker! - 04/28/07 10:11 PM
When I first got into this business, the most consistent advice I got from other inspectors was, "Mike...Never break the deal!" "Don't' be a deal breaker!" But what is a "deal breaker"? Is it really such a bad thing? After careful consideration about what it really meant to be a "Deal Breaker", I … (12 comments)
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inspectors: It Happened Again - 04/26/07 02:41 PM
I had conversation with a professional acquaintance yesterday, that sounded like a lot of other conversations I have had with recent home buyers. This person asked what I did for a living, and I told her that I do home inspections. "That's nice!" she said. Then a puzzled look came over her faces, … (0 comments)
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inspectors: Vendor Lists: Do You Know the Name of a Good...? - 04/18/07 09:53 AM
Vendors in real estate are a pet peeve of mine. No Word document is updated more frequently than our vendor list! More often than not, vendors can be the Unnecessary evil in our lives of Realtors! Painters, loan officers, handymen, electricians, roofers, closing attornies, and home inspectors are all the same. … (9 comments)
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