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Your home is a major investment. Whether you intend to stay in it forever or plan to move someday, chances are good that you will spend the next several years in your new home. Why not take the time to get a quality home inspection for your new purchase, to ensure you won't come across any unexpected surprises down the road?

Hiring an independent home inspector to assist you with the evaluation of your property is a smart move.  However, selecting the right home inspector to assist you with the evaluation of your property is not an easy task. While price may be a concern, so should the inspector's qualifications, including their experience in the industry, thoroughness and training.

Issues that really matter will fall into four categories:

1. Major defects, such as structural damage.
2. Things that could lead to a major defect.
3. Safety hazards.
4. Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy or insure the home.

When you go to select a home inspector, start by asking the right questions.  Any issues that fall within these categories should be addressed.

1. What is your experience in the building and home inspection industry?
2. Do you have any special qualifications or training?
3. How long does it take for you to do an inspection, and when will I see my report?
4. May I see a sample report?
5. Do you have any customer references?

If you are in the market for a home inspection, check out our services, what I inspect, and what you can expect from me. If you would like to know more, please contact me for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection today.

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Ten Tips to Speed Up Your Home Inspection

Sellers can speed their home inspection by following these suggestions. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.

1. Comfirm that water, electric and gas service are on, with gas pilot lights burning.

2. Ensure pets won't hinder the inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.

3. Replace burned out bulbs to avord a "Light is inoperable" report that may suggest an electrical problem.

4. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead batteries.

5. Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.

6. Remove stored items, debris and wood from the foundation. These may be cited as "conducive conditions" for termites.

7.Remove items blocking access to HVAC epuipment, electric service panels, water heaters, attics and crawl space.

8. Unlock areas the inspector must access-attic doors or hatches, electric service panels, closets, fence gates and crawl spaces.

9. Trim tree limbs to 10' from the roof and shrubs from the house to allow access.

10. Attend to broken or missing items like doorknobs, locks and latches; windowpanes, screens and locks; gutters, downspouts and chimney caps.

Checking these areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property. Your real estate agent will thank you! 

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