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How Home Inspectors Can Save Homebuyers Both Money and Heartache

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How Home Inspectors Can Save Homebuyers Both Money and Heartache

 

Home InspectorWhile many homebuyers use the services of a home inspector to point out defects or potential hazards of homes they’re considering purchasing, most file the inspection report with the closing documents when the transaction is completed. And for some, that could be a big mistake.

 

A recent article featured on The Housing Guru and written by Jay Markanich, a home inspector in northern Virginia, points out the importance of paying attention during an inspection, and, more importantly, of following up on an inspector’s recommendations.

 

Click HERE to read Jay’s timely and informative article.

 

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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Indeed when Jay points out problems & then 2 years later nothing is done? Shame on that buyer.

Dec 14, 2010 04:51 AM
John Mulkey
TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA
Housing Guru

Lyn - And the buyer will learn a valuable and expensive lesson.

Dec 14, 2010 04:58 AM
Janice Roosevelt
Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA
OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker

So true, John, an ounce or two of prevention - doing a home ins pection prior to listing your house, can been you will net substantially more when you sell and don't have to negotiate those pesky inspection issues.

Dec 14, 2010 05:25 AM
John Mulkey
TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA
Housing Guru

Janice - Yes, I thought Jay made some excellent points, and his photos show the potential for disaster.

Dec 14, 2010 05:51 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Wow. thank you John for the mention!  Who's that guy in the photo?

 

Kidding...

Dec 14, 2010 10:24 AM
John Mulkey
TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA
Housing Guru

Jay - Isn't that you.  I was sure it was : )

Dec 14, 2010 10:35 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Well, you probably don't want any action shots of me.  I am often laughing, or crying, into my hands...

Ask Mr. Jay...

Or Billy Jays...

Dec 14, 2010 08:27 PM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

It makes good sense to follow up, particularly with minor repairs that can prevent major damage.

Dec 15, 2010 01:03 AM
John Mulkey
TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA
Housing Guru

Brian - In the excitement of closing and moving, it's sometimes too easy to forget.

Dec 15, 2010 02:03 AM