Negotiating Repairs After the Inspection
A home inspection is one of the most critical steps when purchasing a home and, in most cases, will require you to negotiate repairs after the inspection. Most buyers make two huge mistakes when negotiating repairs after I’ve inspected their potential home. 1) They rely on the seller’s repairman, and 2) they don’t negotiate with […]
Navigating the Challenges of Inspecting an Older Home: A Home Inspector’s Perspective
An older home can be a great investment, but buyers must be aware of the potential issues and budget accordingly. An expert home inspection can help identify potential issues and recommend
How Buyers Can Increase The Odds of Catching More Defects
Here’s how buyers can increase the odds of catching more defects when it’s time to purchase a home. Remember: You’ll be hiring a professional to perform a “visual” home inspection. Even if you aren’t a gambler you’ll understand the odds get better with more eyeballs on the house. The National Association of Home Builders estimates […]
Home Maintenance Tasks That Don’t Require Tools
This task should be performed at least once a year. It’s simple. If you have a garage door opener, with the door in the closed position, disengage the opener by pulling the red handle on the release rope. Manually lift the door about 1/2 way up. If balanced – the door will not fall closed or quickly jump open during the test.
Don’t Sell Without Getting An Annual Property Review
It will, however, help optimize your chances of a better deal. It’s not uncommon for buyers to sit on the fence and compare when negotiating. A clean bill of “house health” and a little documentation showing prior needed repairs have been completed, or even a report showing