How an Inspection Works from a Selling Standpoint
No home is perfect, and an inspector is going to find something wrong in every home they walkthrough. When it is your home that is being inspected, even an almost perfect report can sting a bit to find out there is a minor issue. A home inspection is not a pass or...
What To Do If Your Home is For Sale and Has Emergency Water Damage
If a home is listed for sale and sustains water damage during that time it is up for sale it could be very detrimental for the seller. If the damage is not dealt with as soon as it occurs, it can deter buyers from making an offer or cause them to back out of a...
Home Inspection Repair Requests Buyers Shouldn’t Make
After making an offer on a home it is inspection time. The inspector will walk through the property you plan to purchase and look at several areas from plumbing and roofing to drainage and wear and tear. They will note everything they find that needs attention from...
9 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Home Inspection
Of all of the tasks that need to be completed between your offer being accepted and your mortgage closing to make a home purchase complete, home inspection needs to be at the top of the list of importance. This is your chance to have a professional poke and prod at...
When You Should Pull Out of Buying a Home After Inspection
Home inspections are very important to help you determine if you are making a good investment. If something of concern comes up during the inspection the usual process is to make those items of concern known to the seller and negotiate a way to get it fixed or to pay...
5 Things That Can Ruin a Home Inspection
Home inspections are a vitally important part of purchasing a home. There are some things that can go wrong during an inspection. Here are some common mishaps that occur and can even delay the process of your home purchase. 5 Things That Can Ruin a Home Inspection...
Inspections for Condos and Townhomes
Purchasing a condo or townhome is a bit different than purchasing a traditional single-family home. Sometimes buyers don’t realize that getting an inspection is still an option in the purchase process (and an important one at that) because it is not usually required...
Should I Hire an Inspector When a Home is Sold As-Is?
There are a few different reasons why a home would be sold in “as-is” condition. The most common of reasons, however, is that the home is in foreclosure or being offered on a short sale. A home sale advertised ‘as-is” means that the seller is communicating that what...
Inspector Tips on Common Fixes to Make Before You Move In
The home inspection is one of the most important parts of buying a home. Purchasing a home without an inspection is a big risk and can leave you with a lot of unseen expensive fixes to make that will only be discovered as you go about daily life in your new home. ...
Problems to Look For When Buying an Older Home
Buying an older home can mean you are getting a house with cool architecture that is different or more interesting than a standard newer home, and it can also mean savings in price. While an older home may be less expensive, as it ages it may need a number of repairs...
The No. 1 Cause of Lung Cancer – Radon or Smoking?
Radon has always been considered a distant second to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. If smoking is linked to 87 percent of all lung cancer deaths, why even worry about the lung cancer deaths related to radon (21,000 per year in the United States)? Not so...
Issues that May Require a Specialized Inspection
A home inspection is hugely important when you are about to purchase a home. The inspection process helps to determine the condition of the home and property to give you the best possible information on whether the home is a sound investment. While an inspection is...
Resale Tips From a Home Inspector
Some of the best people to ask for home advice are inspectors. They play a major role in the home buying process. They see many, many, many homes on a regular basis and know the common issues that buyers are concerned with. Since they see homes in a wide range of...
Is Radon Testing Required In Illinois?
Over the last few years, there has been a push for more awareness of radon gas in homes. What it is, where it can be present, how it affects human health, how it gets into a home, how to test for radon in a home, etc. With this raised awareness of the dangers and...
Summer Tips for Clean Air in Your Home
Summer is here, and we want to savor the fresh air as much as we can before the cold weather comes around again. We don’t want to be stuffed up in our home during the summer months, so we should take some steps on how to keep our indoor air pure and healthy this...
Radon Testing for Daycare Centers
Radon exposure is a strong link to lung cancer, and testing for radon is most important, especially in a daycare center because our children are our future. We never want to leave our children in danger of health issues, so it’s essential to make sure that a radon...
Signs Your Indoor Air Quality is Bad
Your indoor air quality is extremely important to your health and well-being. If there is poor air quality in your home, you may experience some health issues, which is never what you want, especially in your own home. There are some signs that you should look out for...
Should We Waive the Home Inspection on New Construction?
There is much competition in today’s housing market. In some areas, the market is so competitive amongst buyers that many are waiving a home inspection to have a better chance at winning in a bidding war. With this new way of purchasing houses, many homeowners that...
The Dangers of Lead Based Paint
Lead Based Paint has been a problem for many years in older homes. It can be extremely harmful to children and adults that may cause cardiovascular, nervous system, and other health issues. It is essential to get your home tested for lead paint, so that you can live...
Can I Hire a Residential Home Inspector for a Commercial Inspection?
A common misconception of the real estate world is that a home inspector and a commercial building inspector are one and the same. They are in fact very different and the differences between the two are actually quite large. If you are purchasing a commercial property...
How to Look for Water Pollution in My Home?
Pollution in the water in your home is the worst possible scenario. We cannot survive without water, and having good, clean water is essential for our health. Home inspections are recommended for every homeowner when purchasing a home, or if there is a suspicion of...
Before Finishing Your Basement, Check for Radon
Radon is a radioactive, odorless, tasteless gas that you also cannot see. This is a cancer-causing gas that can seep into your own home through cracks in the walls or floor. Not many homeowners know of this dangerous gas, so we want you to know that it is...
The Most Common Problems Found in Home Inspections
Getting a home inspection is hugely important whether you are purchasing a newly built home, a fixer-upper, or a well-cared for historic home. Certified home inspectors have found many a thing in the inspection process saving buyers thousands of dollars or even from...
Can a Home Inspection Be Done in the Rain or Snow?
It's been chilly around here this winter season and with the snow, sleet, and rain, I've been getting a lot of questions about whether a home inspection can even be done in this type of weather. Sure, there are challenges to inclement weather, not just the drive to...
Why Take Staircase Inspections Seriously
Did you know that more than 1 million Americans sustain injuries on staircases every year? There are also upwards of 12,000 deaths that take place on an annual basis because of accidents involving stairs. Startling statistics reveal why it’s so important for those...
What is Radon Testing and How Do I Know if a House Has it?
January is Radon Awareness Month Radon is probably the most confusing and unknown topics when it comes to the home inspection process. I want to make this easy so let's break this down. What is Radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that is produced by...