For sellers trying to sell their homes and buyers looking to buy a house, reaching the right price for both parties is like a tug of war. Sellers will oversell their home and convince buyers that the home is in the best shape possible and worth a lot more. Buyers, on...
When I called to schedule my first home inspection, the inspector offered some add-ons that are not included in the basic home inspection. I opted to schedule the extra tests after doing a little research. The first is a test for Radon Gas, which is a radioactive gas....
I’ve decided to get a home inspection before making an offer on a house. But how do I find a home inspector? Sure, I can Google it, but how do I know if I’m making a good choice- someone with a good reputation and plenty of experience? After a bit of investigation,...
As a buyer, I want to know if it’s typical for sellers to get a home inspection, and what this means for me. Do I still need to pay for an inspection before I make an offer on a house? Tim Buell, a past president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, says that...
When researching home inspectors, I encountered the “Four (4) point inspection” (another topic not covered in any of my high school classes). This is not the same thing as a home inspection. So then what is a four point inspection? This type of inspection includes the...
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