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It's in the storage room, why would you write it up? Uh, because.

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Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

It's in the storage room, why would you write it up? Uh, because.

At Desert Sun Home inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico, we are here to serve the buyer or seller who ever it is that hires us for a home inspection.

If it is not correct is it wrong? Should it be in the report as an issue for the buyer to see?

I was told recently that the issues I had put in a report should not had been there.

My thought's are this.

If it is an issue to me as a certified inspector, then it should be to the home buyer or seller or even both.

Here we have a look at what was in the report as an unfinished room.

There is no sheetrock taping and mudding sealing the seams of the existing sheetrock on the ceiling and the walls of the storage room. This storage room is located just off the living room (next to). It had an exterior access door to the room with the electrical panel located in it.

So if there is an exterior door to the storage room and it is unheated, should it be in the report? 

Let's take a look at the issues I had written up.

Unfinished ceiling in storage room

There are a lot of large gaps in the ceiling and walls where the sheetrock was not finished.

When I see this stuff I write it into the report as unfinished walls and ceilings.

The exterior door was falling apart and I did call for the replacement of the door that is in bad shape.

Bad door to storage room.

The hinges are seized the dead bolt and the lock set both have the plungers missing. These were removed when the door had seized to help to gain entry into the room.

So the question remains.
If it is not correct is it wrong?

Have a great day every one.

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Clint  McKie

Owner of Desert Sun Home Inspections Carlsbad, New Mexico. Eddy County's only certified home inspection service WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Serving all of South East New Mexico. We inspect the homes entire structure from the roof to the foundation, and everything in between. Most reports within 4-24 hours from time of inspection completion. We issue a PDF report with pictures Starting at $250.00 for each home inspection. Why settle for less when you can have the best?

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Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

I bet you it wasn't the buyer who told you that and if sellers don't want it reported they could have had a prelisting inspection and found out what was below par and fixed it or declaired it.

Feb 27, 2013 11:24 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Clint: I agree with Robert, there is no way the buyers would ever say not to report something that was found.

Feb 27, 2013 11:46 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Clint,

I see this in garages a lot and then when the buyer's ask for the repair, the listing agent fires back that it's no big deal.

I really wish everyone would just shut up and listen to the Certified, Licensed Home Inspector and quit giving unauthorized advice.

All buyers should listen to what the Inspector has to say and understand why it's important before asking for repairs or deciding that it's okay.

Feb 28, 2013 12:16 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Clint, It always baffles me how certain rooms get totally ignored by the sellers.  Showed an older home where the interior of the home was excellent, but the paint in the garage was just peeling off the ceiling in huge sheets.  Not a good look at all!

Feb 28, 2013 12:46 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Clint-If it isn't right it should be noted on the report. That why you do such a good job with your inspection reports, nothing big or small goes unnoticed. 

 

Have a great rest of the week-Adrian

Feb 28, 2013 01:30 AM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Absolutely correct Clint, if is is not correct it must be noted in your report.  Good job.

Feb 28, 2013 02:23 AM