5 Things The Seller Can Do To Prepare For A Home Inspection

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Each week handymen across the country earn great money repairing homes under contract for sellers who listed their “not ready for prime time” home. There are literally dozens of issues I find each week that, if repaired in time, could have saved the seller hard earned cash. Most repairs are simple and could have been […]

I Have a Property Disclosure Statement – Do I Need a Home Inspection

Real Estate Reality - FSBO

I received a note from a potential client last month. It went like this: Hi Gary -I’ve been looking for a home for months now and finally settled with the seller. It’s being offered by a FSBO (for sale by owner) and the seller has been truly wonderful to work with. They’ve invited me in […]

20 Things to Consider Beyond the Home Inspection

Now that we’ve given your place a thorough inspection let’s take the purchase decision a step further. Here are 20 things to consider when buying a home.   Home-Buying Checklist: 20 Things to Consider Beyond the Inspection [Tweet “Here are 20 things you should consider “after” you’re finished with the home inspection.”]

Lead Based Paint

Lead Paint Warning

If it’s red – there’s lead! We tested this window last week. Are you buying an older home (prior to 1978)? Your real estate agent will ask you to sign a lead paint disclosure statement (An EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards) encouraging you to consider having your home tested for lead based paint.