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Home inspections in Shreveport, Louisiana

 

Home Inspections in Shreveport, Louisiana and surrounding area.  What is it and who should have such a service?  Any home owner or home buyer should have a home inspection.  First on part of the home buyer, a home inspection is an investment to an investment.  It is also a form of strategy to get the lowest price possible and most important it’s a form of consumer protection.  It is always a good idea to find out problems or potential problems before buying a home.  Sometimes there are serious safety issues stemming from electrical problems to gas lines.  Other issues are plumbing leaks to roof leaks and then, even though not too often found – structure issues in framing were visible.

 

Home inspections are for current owners as well. It is recommended that a home owner considers a home inspection about every five years.  The reason for this is that as a home owner we tend to get comfortable in our surroundings and get used to seeing various issues without much thought. We also tend to tell ourselves, “it’s ok, I will take of it later” only to have months go by before taking care of the problem, if it even gets taken care of.  Having a home inspector pointing out little things or even major issues can save a home owner a lot of time, headache and possibly money in the long run.  Also from the owner’s perspective, a home inspection also gives them the ability to get a higher price or at least a lot closer to their asking price when the home goes on the market.  A home seller has the option of sharing the inspection report with a prospective buyer, showing them that (1) an inspection was done, (2) receipts showing what was repaired, replaced, etc. (3) showing the buyer that they do have their best interest at hand, and (4) save the buyer the expense of having a home inspection.  But the buyer always has the option of having an independent inspection.

 

What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a thorough visual inspection of a residence.  A home inspector will look at all walls, flooring, ceilings, should be operating all doors and windows to ensure they open, close and latch/lock as intended, check all cabinet doors, drawers, check all visible and accessible plumbing and fixtures, operate built in appliances, check roofing, exterior walls and grade around home.  A quality home inspection also checks all available electrical outlets to ensure proper operation, service panels to ensure proper wiring, heating and AC systems, water heater systems, look for structural issues. 

 

When I do a home inspection in Shreveport, Louisiana and surrounding area for you, my guarantee is that it will be done with honesty, diligence and integrity.

 

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Frank Harper
Idaho Family Real Estate - Boise, ID
Broker/Owner, Realtor, GRI, SFR.

Welcome to ActiveRain! Congrats on your first blog in the Rain! I hope you have a great 2015! Keep up the good work!

Feb 03, 2015 10:52 AM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Hi Paul, and welcome to Activerain!

Feb 03, 2015 01:13 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Great job on the first post Paul Collucci , welcome to AR.

Feb 03, 2015 02:32 PM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Welcome, Paul Collucci  to the Rain train! I'm glad you made the brave first steps into the blogging world with us! It's a great place to be and I hope to see many more posts from you in the future!

Feb 04, 2015 06:26 AM
Kathy Goldman
REVA Online | SEO Boost For Real Estate, Social Media Marketing for Real Estate and Real Estate Blogging Expert - Waukesha, WI
Social Media & Marketing for Real Estate

Home inspections are an integral part of buying and selling property. People look for the inspector they can trust. I tell you, Paul, I'd hire ya! :-)

Good post and welcomme!

Feb 05, 2015 04:48 AM
Paul Collucci

Thank you Kathy, that is a nice compliment.

Feb 05, 2015 04:59 AM