Client Testimonials

Testimonial Sun, 1/11/09  5:06 PM

Jill

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Sent: Sept, 16, 2008 11:21 AM 

   "christopher currins"

Thanks for the follow-up Chris, sorry to get back with you so late. If you remember we had to go out of town next day.

No problems with the report. We were able to get the builder to fix some things. When I need you again I’ll be sure to contact you.

Heath **akstis

 

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Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 8:32 AM

Thank you for doing the inspection on Logan . It was very thorough and informative.

It really opened my eyes as to the condition of the property.  I will make sure the

next time I need an inspection that I will call you. 

 

Thank you once again.

 Mary Elvarez

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Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:17 PM

  

Hi Christopher--Gary and I just returned from our vacation and received your telephone call.  Thanks for your followup call  Your report was very helpful to us in our decision-making and we're glad we chose you as our inspector. 

You did a thorough job.  We'll make sure to send you the feedback in writing on the form you gave us.  (We've just been a little busy lately.)

 

Again Christopher, we appreciate all you did for us in helping

us with this big decision.  I wish every inspector took the time to educate his clients like you did with us.  If I know of anyone needing an inspector, I'll certainly highly recommend you. 

 

Thanks!!!!!!!!

 

Angela and Gary 

  

 

 

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Objective of Home Inspection Report

The primary objective of a home inspection is to provide the home Buyer's with important information pertaining to their prospective home and to point out any major defects before they decide to puchase a particular home. All homes will have their defects; the perfect home just does not exist.

Potential home buyer's often incorrectly view an inspection report as a mandatory repair list for the Seller. The fact is that Sellers are not required to produce a flawless house. They have no such obligation by law or by contract; therefore, most repairs are subject to negotiation between the Buyer and the Seller.

Typically, Buyer's will request that various conditions be repaired before the close of escrow, and Sellers will usually agree to some of those demands. But with most building defects, Sellers make repairs as a matter of choice, not obligation, in order to foster good will or to help accomplish the sale. Sellers can refuse any repair demands except where requirements are set forth by state law, local ordinance or the real estate purchase contract. Purchase contracts usually stipulate that safety issues be resolved, structural issues be corrected, fixtures working, windows not be broken, and that there be no leaks in the roof or plumbing.

Before Buyer's make any demands of the Seller, they should try to evaluate the inspection report with an eye toward problems of greatest significance. Look for conditions that compromise health and safety of the Buyer andf their family or involve potential or active leaks in the plumbing or the roof. Most Sellers will address problems affecting crucial areas or items such as the roof, electrical, plumbing problems and big-ticket items such as the furnace, boiler, electrical issues and Wood Boring Insects. I always recommend my clients to consult with  their Realtor to help them work through an appropriate repair request list to present to the Seller.

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