David, Linda and Jay At Home InspectionOne of the big differences for buyer's considering new construction in Northern Virginia  and resales is the chance to see what is behind the walls before the walls go up.  Taking the time for a pre-drywall inspection gives soon to be homeonwers of new construction the chance to make sure when the walls go up that everything is where it is supposed to be.

Today my clients Linda and David were able to spend time with not only the construction forman on their Stanley Martin home but they also got to meet Bille Jays aka Jay Markanich.  Even better was as Jay mentioned certain items that might need correction, David would say "oh yes I read that on your blog."   Way to go Jay for providing such helpful information for buyer's to study before their inspection.

Fortunately the list of issues was small and most of them the construction forman also picked up on as well. If you are considering buying new construction realize you are not limited to only inspecting your home when it is finished.  You can hire an independent home inspector to walk you through the home before the drywall is installed and before you complete your final walkthough with the builder.

Don't think the builder is always looking out for you.  An agent with experience in working with new construction can help guide you through the process.  The builder isn't going to give you any better deal without your own representation.  If you are considering new construction in Northern Virginia give Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group a call at 703-346-2213.  And if you need a Northern Virginia home inspector who knows what to look for in your new home call Jay Markanich at (703) 330-6388.


                No Hassle-No Pressure-Just Straight Talk About The Northern Virginia Real Estate Market

If you are interested in learning more about the Northern Virginia Real Estate market including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties give Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group, Inc a call at 703-346-2213. 

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Jay is amazing.  I finally had the pleasure to meet him in person this week at RainCamp.  What a sweetie.  You are so lucky to have him in your market.
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Gwen-watching a new home go up is an education. 
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Tish-I'm glad to have gotten to know Jay via Active Rain and be able to recommend him to my clients.
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Shannon-that's another good idea. 
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Lou-helping clients understand they have options with new construction can save them headaches later.
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Debbie-a sharp set of eyes as to what is going on with a home before the walls go up is a must.  Jay obviously has them.
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Home inspections on new construction are a must! The builder uses subs and no one really knows how good those subs are. Having Jay do the inspections is the best thing but you already know that!
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Cindy....great information and it shows people read your blog....you do a great job!
Hope you have a great day!---Rob
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Did you say Jay found that the toliet flange in the lower level was installed backwards?  Wonder if the construction supervisor would have found that?
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I wish Jay was down here in the Tampa Bay Area! He is certainly one of the best inspectors in the nation!
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Jackie-you are so right.  A builder might have a great reputation but if the subs they have on a particular job don't know what they are doing the outcome for your home could be completely different than what you had hoped for.
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Rob-they read mine and I sent them to Jay's to read his as well.
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Pat-yes they could have had a toliet debacle if Jay hadn't taken care of it.
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Barbara Jo-he is on the top of my list!
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I'm looking forward to using Jay very, very soon ;-)
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Justin-AR locals can keep him fully booked!
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We could use Jay here.  Our inspections sometimes get overlooked and have to be corrected after construction.
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Thanks Cindy!  It was great seeing you again, and Linda and David were delightful.  I thought the house was in good shape, except for the insulation installation.  I don't know what they intend to do about that.  But overall, not bad!
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Kay-it would be nice to clone Jay.
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Jay-the inspector noticed the issue with the insulation.  He called the insulation contractor and had him scheduled to be back out that afternoon.  I believe David was going back out to check again before they hung the drywall.  Hope to see you again soon.
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