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New Construction - $1M+ - You'd Think They'd Do Better

Reblogger Barbara Todaro

Services for Real Estate Pros with RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired 104763

September 15, 2018 02:32 AM

Every home, including new construction, should have a home inspection by a top quality home inspector... this is what might be found....

New construction - $1M+ - you'd think they'd do better.

Everything was high end - materials, appliances, and there was an elevator to all four floors.

The HVAC professional drew an arrow to attempt to inform the buyer which way the air was flowing.

This is so an air filter can be put in with the air flow arrow pointing in the right direction.

Air ALWAYS flows toward the unit.

But this "professional" drew the arrow in the wrong direction!

The yellow arrow is mine. I put it there so I could put this photo on the report.

Of course we talked about it during the inspection and how to properly insert the filter.

We both just shook our heads.

You'd think when you spend so much money buying a house that the little things would be properly taken care of.

But think again!

My recommendation: keep in mind that new construction requires a home inspection. No matter the price! Be circumspect! Call an informed and certified home inspector who sees the big and little things. And in Northern Virginia insist on Jay Markanich.

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC

Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia.

Office (703) 330-6388 Cell (703) 585-7560

www.jaymarinspect.com

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Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Barbara - there are so many things to watch with new construction and you need your inspector watching them.

Sep 15, 2018 04:47 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I learned a long time ago that new construction really needs a home inspection in spite of its years of service. Thanks for the re-blog Barbara ....

Sep 15, 2018 05:08 AM

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Oh golly gee ....one more time when "assuming" does not accomplish the desired result !

Sep 15, 2018 05:11 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Barbara. Jay nailed it about inspections for new construction. I usually scheduled more than one during construction to catch items that could be inexpensively fixed. Enjoy your day!

Sep 15, 2018 05:31 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Barbara, I once was on a inspection on a new home and notice no vent in one of the second bedrooms, How could the builder and building code inspector not see this

Sep 15, 2018 08:34 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Ha, ha, ha, everybody can make a mistake, even those with the best intentions. I've often turned left when I meant to go right.

But you would think somebody would have noticed something wasn't quite right.

I bet this inspector also finds insulation installed upside down in the attic. They just can't remember. They know there are 2 sides.

Sep 15, 2018 09:12 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

WOW! Thank goodness the inspector found the issue and corrected it, Barbara. I would think that the bi-annual servicing company rep would realize this their first inspection as well but, am in total agreement that an inspection is ALWAYS warranted - even on new construction.

Sep 15, 2018 09:28 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Barbara, there are times I wonder if the city inspectors do indeed inspect, as we find so many mistakes! This one is amazing!

Sep 15, 2018 02:56 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Barbara, for sharing this excellent reblog selection.

Sep 16, 2018 05:57 AM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Barbara - good choice for a repost - I always enjoy reading anything that Jay Markanich writes

Sep 16, 2018 02:35 PM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Thank you for the reblog, Barbara. I did not know it had been! I thought this was a fun post.

Sep 16, 2018 03:21 PM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Thanks everyone for your comments....and thanks, Jay, for the post....

Sep 16, 2018 03:25 PM

Yes yes yes! Especially in our area, where sometimes $1m+ new construction seems like a dime a dozen. It's so important to make sure you have a realtor and home inspector who will pay attention to detai.

Thanks for sharing this, Jay Markanich and for reblogging it, Barbara Todaro. I wish it wasn't so common.

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