home inspections: Do you recommend buyers get an inspection before making an offer? - 11/07/13 06:04 AM
Do you recommend buyers get an inspection before making an offer?
 
When you are working with a buyer do you recommend they get an inspection on a home of interest before making an offer? I would say I don’t. Not to say I never would but in our fast paced market ordering an inspection could be a waste of time as there could already be multiple offers on the table before you picked up a phone to schedule one!
An agent in our office told us of an interesting scenario that happened yesterday on one of her listings. She … (59 comments)

home inspections: Inspection Photo Of The Day ~ Ask Michael - 06/16/10 09:03 AM
Inspection Photo Of The Day ~ Ask MichaelMichael, my seller burst out laughing when he received by email the inspection report on his home with this picture!  I asked him if he really thought he'd catch anything with his location of this mouse trap.  He explained when he had work done on his ducts he wedged this mouse trap in place so it would adequately dry and then forgot to go back up and remove it.  What are your thoughts on his explanation Michael, your inspector in Nashville, TN?

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home inspections: An Inspector Practicing Common Courtesy And More - 06/16/10 08:21 AM
One of my listings underwent inspections on their home this past Sunday.  Yes, I said Sunday!  That is very unusual around Austin because not many inspectors work on weekends.  
Our contract calls for a 7 day option period and the buyer had time constraints with work so the inspector accommodated the buyer's needs.I ask my sellers to leave (a common practice here) so the inspector can do his job and talk with the buyer (the buyer is paying for the inspector) upon the completion of the inspection.  The inspector did take a long time but when my sellers returned they found … (4 comments)

home inspections: GIVE YOUR HOME A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING...... - 12/29/08 08:37 AM
It's hard to believe it's time to ring out the old and bring in the new!  I dare say we are all ready to ring out 2008 but let's consider bringing in the new and covering all our bases.
How about resolutions for your home??
There are many things we can do to save money on monthly energy bills and prevent costly repairs with regular maintenance and safety precautions and here are a few general tips:
Hire an Inspector:  Contact an expert and hire a professional inspector who can show you areas in need of repair.  Many small repairs can save … (11 comments)

home inspections: YOU DON'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!! - 12/29/08 08:02 AM
When remodeling or buying a new home under construction in Austin there is a new rule requiring projects to have certain phases of the project to be inspected by an independent 3rd party inspector.  Many home owners and buyers get upset with all the rules and regulations the City of Austin imposes but when it's all said and done they are instilled to benefit the consumer.
Steve Medina, a professional inspector (see his website: http://www.savvyinspections.com ) tells of a recent drywall phase inspection he did for a customer.  The customer was not happy about having to pay for another inspection by … (2 comments)

home inspections: CHECK UPS TO CHECK OUT ~ INSPECTIONS IN AUSTIN - 12/17/08 08:42 AM
As if sellers trying to sell their home don't have enough to worry about! Now when their buyer gets an inspection report there will be a new category: "D" for Deficiency!!  If our kids come home with a report card with a "D" are you or your son or daughter happy??  What kind of reaction do you expect a seller and buyer to have when they encounter "D's" on their inspection report??
Instead of the previous "R" (Not functioning or In Need of Repair) designation as of Feb.1,2009 that will be removed from the inspection report and replaced with the "D" … (3 comments)

 
Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones (Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Austin, TX

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Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

Address: 9442 N. Capital TX Highway, Plaza One Suite 625, Austin, TX, 78759

Mobile: 512-750-6899

Office: dillard@reloaustin.com

Welcome to my ActiveRain real estate blog and profile. I'm a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and specialize in NW Austin. Once a school teacher I still like the learning process. Only now I enjoy learning what dreams my clients have and what I can do to help them. Call me at 512.750.6899

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