McKinney Spotlight On McKinney, TX Home Inspector, Gene South

Ask any real estate agent how important it is to have a good home inspector on their team, and they'd agree that a great inspector was worth their weight in GOLD!

When I first encountered Gene South on a home inspection for one of my buyers, I remember thinking as I left,

"Why don't ALL inspectors do as thorough of a job as Gene?

Why aren't ALL inspectors as nice as Gene?

As knowledgeable?

As COMPETENT? etc, etc..."

From that moment on, I have recommended Gene South with Texas Property Inspection to ALL of my home buyers. Yes, he's part of my "Dream Team".

Gene's background in real estate actually begins as a local Realtor. It is with this unique background that I believe gives Gene such an advantage. Gene knows that by presenting even the most insignificant problems in the wrong way can scare off a buyer. This is why he's great working with first time buyers. He takes the time to walk through the home, point out any defects, answer questions and even suggest an easy fix for small problems.

Why is this important? Let's say the Texas Inspection Report points out that a stove lacks the proper anti-tip device. Because of this, he is required to check the box "In Need of Repair" on the report. Does this mean the stove doesn't work? Does it mean the stove fails to heat properly or is in need of replacement? NO! As Gene would EXPLAIN, it just means a $5 part needs to be added to the back of the appliance so that it is compliant with the code home inspectors are to follow when doing their reports on state promulgated forms.

Had this NOT been pointed out to a buyer, this buyer could be led to believe the stove doesn't work, therefore it's going to cost a fortune to fix, and they should cancel their contract, exercise their Option and go on to the next house.

OK, that's an extreme example, but not an unrealistic example of what could play out on any number of other instances.

Gene South takes each inspection seriously and treats them in the same manner - whether it's for a 7,000 square foot estate, or a 1100 square foot fixer-upper. He takes NUMEROUS photos - both interior and exterior - to back up his report comments. He reviews these with the client at the end of the inspection and makes it easy to discuss some otherwise difficult areas to access - like furnaces in the attic, or shingles on top of the roof.

In Gene's personal life, he is married to Stephanie South and they have 3 kids.

Gene provides detailed reports, attention to detail, honest opinions and is someone you can call on for questions - even AFTER the inspection is over and you've moved in.

Call Gene at 972-658-6152 or email him at gene.south@tx.rr.com.