Is brick and mortar forever? Not really.

When prospective buyers are looking at properties, they want a siding that will last forever. Or at least what they think is forever. The less maintenance cost's the better.

Here are a couple of examples of not maintaining your property for the buyer.

It's the little things you need to pay attention to.

Crack in Brick wall.

This home is for sale. And the home owner say's it's no big deal. Then it should have been reapired before I showed up.

Missing mortar, hole in wall.

This picture is showing the missing mortar from the joints of the brick siding.

This is an open hole leading into the wall cavity. This could have let in Rodents or even worse, Bees or termites.

Remember when looking at a home with Brick siding. Check out all the joints. It may be in the need of a lot of re "Tuck pointing". There are a lot of other shots of these types of problems, but they are easily resolved with a little maintenance.

Happy Holidays every one.

 

Clint  McKie

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2011
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Good morning, Clint. As the others have said, this is quite common to see during the home inspection process...
8:05am • #12
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Clint, is this a difficult repair?  We see it here too, in fact I see it in a brick planter on the front of my house.
8:16am • #13
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Clint, owning a home is a responsibility, maintenance is a must, thanks for the post.
8:21am • #14
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Like your down home folksy analysis about if it is not a big deal, fix it so I don't have to report it! Well said. Also like your comment about a pre-inspection. In today's market, especially in Florida where inventory is high, you need every advantage! Enjoy your day!
8:28am • #15
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Hi Clint,

So you prefer Vinyl to brick?  Or just maintain your brick?  I think people in general just need to realize they have to maintain and take care of their homes over the years.  It will show up in the end if you don't.  Nice series you have going here.  Hope your Saturday is great, I'm getting ready to go hiking.
8:43am • #16
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Clint...common problem we come across all the time. Some sellers will address it ans some are just hard heads! Thanks for the post and have a nice day!
9:38am • #17
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Hello Mr. Bond,

In a highrise tuckpointing can get very expensive. You need to inspect those structures every six months to make sure you stay on top of what is needed as far as any maintenance issues.

Have a great day Roger.

Hi Roy and Delores,

Thanks for the Plug. Looks like the guy on the horse in the back ground coul'nt get out of there fast enough. I guess he did'nt like the music. LOL

Have a good weekend in Kentlands my friend.

Hi Rob,

With al the issues with homes, buyers can be picky. That's why you need a pre inspection. So the buyers can't find anything to try and negotiate with.

Have a great day in Bristol Tennessee my  friend. 

Hello Michael,

This is why I am posting baout it. To bring more attention to the needs of the home by the homeowner. A little maintenance goes a long way.

Have a good day in Nashville.

Hi Mona,

Not Really, you just need to decide if you want a "quick fix" or a long term repair.

E-mail me and I will tell you how to repair the cracks.

Best, Clint McKie
10:31am • #18
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Hi David,

Nice of you to drop in. Homeowners really don't have a clue to what it takes to own a home and the maintenance issues that come with it.

Just trying to spread the word. Have a nice day and thanks for the comment.

Hi Wayne,

Can you say pre listing inspection? Here they think you are trying to get an extra inspection. But I rarely do a pre listing and then the home inspection. In fact I can't ever recall one.

Best, Clint Mckie

Hello Cindy,

Paper or plastic? LOL I prefer brick on the exterior walls. but inside the entry's and porches I prefer Vinyl. I think it's a little too cold for hiking here. But we did go last weekend.

Planning to go again when it warms up a little.

Have a great day in Tennessee.

Hi Keith,

You could'nt more correct. Some just want to stay the way it is and let the new owner deal with the problems. They don't realize how much it's costing them in the long run.

Have a great day. And have some crabs for me. MMMM good.

Best, Clint Mckie

 

 
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Terrific post Clint.  Getting sellers to agree to correct any problems prior to putting their home on the market is usually an extremely difficult task and then they cannot believe it when an offer comes in too low.
12:24pm • #20
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Hi Al,

Say it like this "spend a little now, or cost you a lot more later".

Most will say we will "wait and see". After it goes that far, they have already lost money.

Have a great evening in Ormond by the Sea.

Best, Clint McKie
7:09pm • #21
DEC
11
2011
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Good morning Clint.

That is a common problem in some areas of Long Island...

Have a great day.
6:37am • #22
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Clint ...came back by to see if you had fixed this problem yet!

Have a great day!
7:56am • #23
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Clint, this would send up a red flag for me and my buyers to get an expert on this right away!
1:14pm • #24
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Hi Joshua,

I think this is a problem everywhere there are homes with brick.

Setteling is the biggest problem. Have a great night in Ormond by the Sea.

Hi Rob,

Good to see you back again. No not fixed yet, but still workin' on it. LOL

Have a great day in Bristol my friend.

Hello Joan,

Nice of you to drop by, this type of damage or repairs that are needed send up "red flags" no matter what kind of home it is.

This home ended up having a engeneer look at it.

best, for you in Denver, Clint mcKie

 
7:56pm • #25
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12
2011
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Hi Clint, great post.  And for showing no it is not just cosmetic!
6:01am • #26
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Thank you Bob,

We had to have an engineer look at this home. Results were a failing foundation for the addition where the crack was found.Not a good thing for the buyers. Let alone the seller was not very happy either. :)

Have a great day my friend.

Best, Clint McKie
6:30am • #27
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Clint, So many things can be prevented by doing regular inspections of our home.  By catching things early and completing the necessary maintenance, we can often avoid major PROBLEMS.  Thanks for "pointing" this out.  Happy Holidays and best wishes always.
12:28pm • #28
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13
2011
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Thank you Richard,

I have been recommending even home owners get a ten year inspection. This way they can keep up on what they may or may not need to get repaired before it gets to the "point" of no return.

Have a great Holiday season in beautiful Mission Viejo California.

All my best, Clint and family.
5:55am • #29
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16
2011
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Wow Clint, those bricks, cracked in half, would seem to be a big deal to me
1:36pm • #30
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2011
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Hi Chris,

They were and it was a big deal.

We had to get an engineer in there to look at the home. There was some setteling of the foundation that caused the damage in the first picture.

Thanks for the visit and stay warm in Canada my friend.

Best for the holiday season.

Clint Mckie
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