inspection: Time is of the essence when hiring a home inspector and whom you hire for an inspection matters
- 05/08/20 06:44 AM
I was scrolling along this morning and ran across an article that grabbed my attention about scheduling a home inspection quickly after going under contract. That is a great idea, I have to turn down 2-3 jobs a day due to buyer's short deadlines for getting the inspection done, and my schedule usually booked out for 7 -10 days. I clicked the link and it was a nice article form a national franchise that I had just done an inspection where the realtor gave me a copy of that companies inspection report on the same property from a few weeks prior … (2 comments)
inspection: Popularity of having sewer scope inspections done
- 01/04/20 01:16 PM
I have been inspecting homes in Northern Colorado for over 17 years and it seems that in recent years sewer scope inspections have become more and more popular as an ancillary service for home inspectors and has become a very common service for me to add to my inspections. I can see why. A lot of sewer systems have defects, and they are not just old systems (clay, cast iron, and Orangeburg). I find defects and poor installation even in new construction where yards and driveways have to be dug back up for repairs. I had been recommending doing sewer scopes for years, … (3 comments)
inspection: I noticed that a fridge was abnormally hot...
- 01/17/17 08:34 AM
I noticed that a fridge was abnormally hot between the freezer and the fridge the other day, the free recall check I provide for my clients verified there were problems with that model. Looks like it may not cost the sellers or the buyers :) … (1 comments)
inspection: One of those days
- 11/16/16 07:16 PM
Ever run across a property that is a little different than expected? Of course, we all do from time to time. Yesterday was one of those days. I went to inspect a house that I was told was being rented out as a duplex and had already been inspected, they just wanted more information about the roof.. As I pull up the property, a delivery truck pulls in as well. Turns out it is the buyers boyfriend who instead of meeting me at 11:30am for the summary and walk through, decided to tag along for the inspection at 9:30(the property … (0 comments)
inspection: Hang in There! Your efforts are appreciated
- 10/26/16 08:26 AM
I was inspecting an especially dirty and "deferred maintenance" type home this morning and thinking to myself, how did I get here and why am I doing this. Kind of a bummer working through and around the mess. Then my phone dinged that I got an email and this is what it said: "I would like to say thank you to Brian ,I really liked how detailed he was in explaining us all that he seen around the home since this is our first home and didn't really know what the process was." It was a message from the buyer I did … (1 comments)
inspection: A cheap inspection may not be so cheap, experience matters
- 10/25/16 08:09 AM
I have had a slow week, and figured that some of the many new low-balling inspectors are taking some of the market share. Turns out I was probably right. I had an listing agent call me earlier in the week because the deal fell through for her sellers, due to an inaccurate inspection report. I had inspected the home that the sellers were going to purchase weeks earlier, and they wanted my advise on how to fix the problems that were called out. The report said that there was elevated moisture and the inspector thought there was a crack in the foundation … (1 comments)
inspection: New friends are great
- 11/04/15 10:06 PM
"Brian that is absolutely awesome!!! Thank you ever so much, I am very happy with your report, and your extremely prompt ability to get this inspection done so fast for us! I have told the other 2 agents in the office to call you when they need inspections as they both used Tom who retired also. I will also pass your name at office meeting and tell everyone how awesome you were with this inspection! Do you have any brochures or I guess I should look if I can print from your web site that shows your services and fees? If … (2 comments)
inspection: Deadly mistake -Not hiring a buyer's agent to represent you.
- 05/20/07 06:10 PM
Not hiring a buyer's agent to represent you. Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it is often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and competition from other buyers require buyer agents to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. For many homebuyers, the process turns into a terrible, stressful ordeal. In addition, making the wrong decisions can end up costing you thousands of dollars. It does not have to be this way! Work with a buyer's … (4 comments)
inspection: Seller's pre-listing inspections.
- 05/20/07 06:05 PM
Seller's pre-listing inspections. Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways: It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party. It helps you to price your home realistically. It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ... Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later. There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit. You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make … (4 comments)
I was scrolling along this morning and ran across an article that grabbed my attention about scheduling a home inspection quickly after going under contract. That is a great idea, I have to turn down 2-3 jobs a day due to buyer's short deadlines for getting the inspection done, and my schedule usually booked out for 7 -10 days. I clicked the link and it was a nice article form a national franchise that I had just done an inspection where the realtor gave me a copy of that companies inspection report on the same property from a few weeks prior … (2 comments)
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