To help shine a light
on the home inspection process, let's take a look at some of the top things inspectors wish you knew.
Not exact matches
It's been a surprisingly easy and smooth
process from the time we put the offer in
on our new
home, went through the
inspection, underwriting, mortgage application, etc. up until to today... I will definitely be sharing some more about the
process and some tips and tricks for new
home buyers, etc. in the coming weeks... but I wanted to get through it all before I really tried to go into a lot of detail.
As an inspector I take people
on tours of the
homes they are planing
on buying and talk them through the
inspection process, showing them the good, the bad and the really bad.
With a buyer's agent, you'll have someone
on your side who's experienced in the
inspection and bidding
process, can help you locate
homes that match your preferences and set - up appointments for viewings.
From this group comes the ability to at least comment
on a
home inspector's
inspection process and the final «written» report, (the legal document) which is the only thing that counts.
In this article I am going to assume that you are
processing through your
home inspection software (i.e. ISN, HIP, Horizon, Home Gauge, etc...) and that the transactions will be non-swiped (see article, «To Square or Not to Square» for information on swiped accoun
home inspection software (i.e. ISN, HIP, Horizon,
Home Gauge, etc...) and that the transactions will be non-swiped (see article, «To Square or Not to Square» for information on swiped accoun
Home Gauge, etc...) and that the transactions will be non-swiped (see article, «To Square or Not to Square» for information
on swiped accounts).
It is customary for the buyer, seller and real estate agents to be
on hand during a
home inspection to ask questions and follow the
process.
In addition to guiding you
on the
process they also provide contacts for
home inspections and title companies which can make will
process as smooth as possible.
Because you'll need to perform things like a
home inspection and will need a real estate attorney, working with a buyer's agent can be the best way to stay
on track of every part of the
process.
VA IRRRLs are so much faster to
process due to the fact that no appraisal is needed, we do not need to verify income or assets and we are not dealing with any sort of
inspections on the
home.
The
inspection process includes a comprehensive review, description, and evaluation of all systems and components of the
home on the day of the
inspection.
Advancement is based
on successful completion of the National
Home Inspection Exam, Standard of Practice Education Module and passing the verification process of inspectio
Inspection Exam, Standard of Practice Education Module and passing the verification
process of
inspectioninspection reports.
While items can vary widely depending
on where you live, the type of
home you buy, charges that typically go into your total closing costs include miscellaneous administrative and
processing fees, escrow and recording fees, tax and title services, certifications, and
inspections.
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My wife and I are under contract
on our first rental
home and will start the
inspection process soon.
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home inspectioninspection process.
Home inspections are often considered a key part of the pre-closing
process, but there are advantages to having your clients schedule an
inspection before their property goes
on the market.
How to Buy Your First
Home: March 21 at 12 p.m. ET — Meg White, REALTOR ® Magazine managing editor, will provide an overview of the homebuying process — from finding an agent and getting a mortgage to open houses and the home inspection — to help buyers on your road to getting their dream h
Home: March 21 at 12 p.m. ET — Meg White, REALTOR ® Magazine managing editor, will provide an overview of the homebuying
process — from finding an agent and getting a mortgage to open houses and the
home inspection — to help buyers on your road to getting their dream h
home inspection — to help buyers
on your road to getting their dream
homehome.
A
home inspector can talk about the
inspection process, offer warning signs of major defects, and lead a discussion
on how
inspections affect sales.
To be blunt, education courses need to include actual «hands -
on» field trips to construction sites, real estate offices etc. during
on - going negotiation
processes and showings etc., etc., as well as during
home inspections, etc., etc..
From this group comes the ability to at least comment
on a
home inspector's
inspection process and the final «written» report, (the legal document) which is the only thing that counts.
I can assure you that quite regularly warrantable issues arose with new
homes that had not been properly inspected, or, in some cases, went uninspected at all at various required
inspection points throughout the construction
process, and that thereafter, the
on - site after - sales service representatives for the builders, for the most part, fought every inch of the way not to spend their employers» money to repair items (maybe they were
on a bonus system re keeping the budgeted monies firmly anchored in the bank) unless forced to do so by a TARION representative.
The contract and or list of issues tackled
on a
home inspection can easily be found wanting, since there are so many things that unless specifically identified by a buyer or the agent involved, will in fact not be addressed by the inspector at all, and sometimes when requested of a
home inspector who is an engineer, one can be told that the particular issue or problem is not part of the «
home inspection»
process, unless quantified and qualified ahead of the
inspection by placing a special request.
The Buyer can accept the Seller's pre-list
home inspection report (of course prepared by an expert, not prepared by a REALTOR (r) as some are apparently doing),
on the subject property, and run with it, perhaps negotiating parts and pieces of it during the buying
process; or, the Buyer can elect to have his own
home inspection done, by his own chosen expert, relieving the Seller of that situation — even if it means that then are two
inspections (great for comparing notes to see what if anything got missed).
Here to ensure you know what is involved in this
process is our comprehensive guide
on home inspections.
If you are planning to place your
home on the market, browse my website for valuable information
on preparing your
home for sale, pricing your
home right, marketing it effectively and the
home inspection processes.
Dusti was helpful in the sales
process, when the
home inspection turned up a couple items on my 17 year old home, Dusti put me in touch with a contractor she uses on her properties, and this guy was able to fix everything for about what it would cost me at Home Depot for just the pa
home inspection turned up a couple items
on my 17 year old
home, Dusti put me in touch with a contractor she uses on her properties, and this guy was able to fix everything for about what it would cost me at Home Depot for just the pa
home, Dusti put me in touch with a contractor she uses
on her properties, and this guy was able to fix everything for about what it would cost me at
Home Depot for just the pa
Home Depot for just the parts.
If you currently own property and are thinking of placing it
on the market, this site contains information about preparing your
home for sale, selecting the right agent, pricing your
home appropriately, marketing it effectively, and going through the
inspection processes.
Advancement is based
on successful completion of the National
Home Inspection Exam, Standard of Practice Education Module and passing the verification process of inspectio
Inspection Exam, Standard of Practice Education Module and passing the verification
process of
inspectioninspection reports.
So, in addition to openly communicating, make sure that you're explaining what you're able to provide throughout every step of
process — from negotiating the price and terms of the sale, to attending the
inspection and negotiating any
home inspection repair requests
on their behalf.