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VIDEO: Why You Should Get a Home Inspection with New Construction

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Home Inspections should be an essential element to every due diligence period during the home buying process.  It does not matter whether the home is brand new, as-is or zero dollar repair allowance.  Every buyer should know if they are walking into a money pit when purchasing a home.  If you purchased a brand new home, you can still get a home inspection prior to builder warranty expiration to remedy items that you may not know even existed!
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Paul is a retired United State Navy engineering Chief Petty Officer (21 years of service) where he spent the majority of his career as an engineeringPaul Donohue Las Vegas Home Inspector inspector and instructor.  He has been a licensed Nevada Inspector of Structures for over 16 years.   He is well known in our industry as one of the longest licensed, competent, and thorough inspectors in our industry.

Call 702-967-1733 or click to schedule your home inspection online.  Paul and his carefully trained team has extensive experience with new construction, builder warranty expiration, commercial, resale, distressed (REO & Short Sale) properties, & pre-list home inspections.  Thermal imaging, re-inspections and low-E window checks are included in original costs!

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S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL
United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL
Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

Very good suggestion.  I have yet to see a home inspection report where the home inspector doesn't find at least a couple of things that need attention and more often than not, there are several issues regardless of how well maintained or new a property is.

Sep 17, 2015 06:56 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Very informative post, Paul Donohue .  I'm going to bookmark it so I can come back and reblog it for you later.  Welcome to ActiveRain!

Sep 17, 2015 07:50 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

And, by-the-way... I once had a new construction home inspection done for a buyer that revealed the roof was improperly installed.  That knowledge was worth many times the price of the inspection.... and probably avoided a lot of  later expense, headaches and inconvenience.    

Sep 17, 2015 07:53 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Paul, welcome to ActiveRain! Congrats on a well-deserved Feature. The video is top notch. I specialize in new construction and always recommend the buyer get an inspection.

Sep 17, 2015 08:56 AM
Andrzej Niemyjski
Realty One Group - Sun City West, AZ

I totally agree with doing inspection on a new construction.  What is your opinion on doing it at multiple phases of the construction.  For example coming out prior to drywall going up to make sure everything is done right?

Sep 17, 2015 08:59 AM
Paul Donohue

I'm a total advocate of multi-stage inspections.  I have done a lot of them and they ALWAYS were the right decision!

Sep 17, 2015 03:07 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Great informative video, I enjoyed it very much! You are going to be a hit here in ActiveRain! Thanks for your participation and welcome to this amazing group of real estate related business men and women!

Sep 17, 2015 10:56 AM
Paul Donohue

Wow!  Thank you for your kind words Evelyn!

Sep 17, 2015 03:06 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Nice job on the video Paul.

Welcome to Active Rain, looking forward to reading many more of your posts, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help as you get started here.
Bob

Sep 17, 2015 11:57 AM
Paul Donohue

Thank you Bob!

Sep 17, 2015 03:06 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

A great video ... I think it was most informative and educational.

Sep 17, 2015 01:50 PM
Debra Peters
Referral Realty - Manorville, NY
NY Real Estate Salesperson

Welcome to active Rain and congratulations on your wonderful post/video! Home Inspections are very important for new and older homes.

Sep 17, 2015 11:07 PM
Paul Donohue

Debra, thank you!  

Sep 18, 2015 04:33 AM
Bob Haywood
McGraw Realtors - Owasso, OK
BobHaywood.com

Great interview and video. Here in our area, new home buyers almost NEVER get their new construction home inspected.  

Sep 18, 2015 01:31 AM
Paul Donohue

Thank you Bob!  Here in Vegas it would be pound foolish not to get one!

Sep 18, 2015 04:32 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Sounds like you are the man Chris! It is very important to make sure you know what is the pie before you buy it.

Sep 18, 2015 07:35 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Welcome to ActiveRain. It's great to have you aboard. I look forward to reading more of your posts.

Sep 18, 2015 07:35 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Paul Donohue 

Hi and welcome to ActiveRain. What a great start with the information in this video. I found my way over from Patricia Kennedy 's reblog and hope to read more from you going forward

Have a terrific weekend

Jeff

Sep 18, 2015 09:34 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Paul Donohue Welcome to Active Rain!  As someone who has been here (on and off) for close to 9 years, it's well worth it!

Sep 18, 2015 12:02 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Paul, great suggestions and explanation why new cosntruction home buyers should do a home inspection - city and municipal inspectors are looking for code compliance, and you, as their home inspector will be making observations about workmanship and craftsmanship. Welcome to Active Rain.

Sep 18, 2015 11:39 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Paul!

I included this post in today's "Last Week's Favorites".  Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Sep 19, 2015 11:37 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes, home inspections are so important and many mistakenly forego them on new construction. I'm guessing that is the most common mistake.

Sep 19, 2015 11:45 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great video and advice....glad I Didnt miss it thanks to patricia!

Sep 20, 2015 12:00 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Paul - A great video with lots of information.  I also like the name of your company.

Oct 03, 2015 03:35 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Paul - Welcome to ActiveRain, and congrats on having your first post featured.

Oct 03, 2015 03:35 PM