"This Pig Has Lipstick All Over It" Said The Home Inspector!

Hi Silvia, Buyers shouldn't skip these inspections. They will at the least let them know what they are looking at in terms of repairs.

Hi Brian, Making sure our clients are taken care of in all areas that we possibly can is always the goal!

Hi Andrew, Oink is right! Thanks for making me smile. Love your comment.

Hi Gary, Oh..the lovely disclosures. Yep, many times a seller is not even aware that they've been living with underlying issues for years, so are always surprised when a home inspector finds them. When it comes to "flippers" many now just check the "unknown" box for everything. Not a big help.

Hi Scott, that was exactly this home. In this particular case, the owners previous to the current "flipper" did most of the cosmetic updates, so the flipper did just a few more updates that in my opinion really weren't needed. The money would have been better spent on the foundation issues. I'm curious as to how much less this one will eventually sell for to compensate. I can't imagine an inspector not picking this up.

Hi Gary, I have my clients that want to skip the inpection sign a waiver as well. Never good to skip this process. Continued success to you as well!

Hi Adrian, Very true! I know her home is out there....just need it to come on the market. In the areas she is looking, the inventory is less than 2 months so we have to jump quickly and in most cases deal with multiple offers.

Hi Amanda & Jared, In this case, it save a some major costly repairs!

Hi John, Hoping it's not a new trend...

Hi Ed & Tracy, so true. In this case the house was so pretty, had the inspection not been done, it would have gotten ugly pretty quick.

Hi Mary, Yes, Pretty scary to know that you're living in a home that the foundation needs some repairs and hopefully the landlord will spring for it. Neglecting it will only bring on additional issues. Shame.

Hi Charles, but bacon tastes soooo good!!

Hi Shaffer Realty, Thank you, much appreciated!

Hi Gina, Of course a buyer never likes to have to spend money on inspections again hoping that the first house is good, but in this case, you bet she was happy that the $500 ended up saving a lot more. Thanks again for your e-mail...you made my day :))

Hi Than, Our disclosures used to have an exemption for sellers that never lived in the home, but this has changed and now unless and bank or trustee, they need to fill them out. Along with the change a "unknown" column was added beside most questions, so in these cases it's not uncommon to see this box checked for all.

Hi Nina, thanks! What a great compliment :) . Inspections sure can save money down the road!

Hi Tammy, just one of the many reasons you're a great agent!

Hi Charlie, We are experiencing a pretty hot market, so unless major like this home, often many repairs get overlooked until they eventually go to sell.

Hi Jim, relieved yes, and the search back on!

Hi Jill, exactly and thanks!

Hi Laura, Thanks!

Hi Rob, you betcha! This home was a perfect example of what a buyer needed to know about a house they fell in love with.

Hi John, A good agent will always recommend a good home inspector :).

Hi Barbara, This was actually the second client in several months that due to an inspection finding over $50K in foundation repairs backed out. Yep, money well spent!

Hi Tammie, It would have been nice if the seller disclosed this so lucky that at least yours did. Unless the seller compensates a nice chuck of this cost, most buyers don't want to take it on.

Hi Kathy, It was indeed!

Hi Wayne, Very well spent money!

Hi Janice, Many buyers don't think they need one on new construction, but I've found many times that the inspection had turned up some needed repairs.

Hi Kat, Although it's always hard to part with money, inspections are just a good thing to do..and in this case saved the buyer from a large and costly repair down the line.

Hi Tom, thanks! She looks pretty..oh so pretty!

Hi VB, Thanks, I couldn't resist adding some pink lipstick on this already cute pig :)