Home Inspection In General Clients
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The document outlines the importance and process of home inspections, emphasizing their role in educating and protecting buyers while reducing liability for agents and sellers. It details different types of inspections, what is included in the inspection report, and common concerns regarding structural and safety issues. Additionally, it describes the approach and practices before, during, and after the inspection, as well as the process for delivering inspection reports to clients.
Home Inspection In General Clients
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- 2. American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
- 3. BEFORE WE BEGIN! CAN YOU SPOT THE PROBLEMS IN THESE NEXT PHOTOS?
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- 8. HOME INSPECTIONS AN OVERVIEW
- 9. WHY A HOME INSPECTION? Educate & protect the buyer Limit liability for agents & sellers Reduce risks to all other parties Unbiased review of property by a trained professional
- 10. TYPES OF INSPECTIONS Typical Home Resale New Construction Foundation Framing Final Environmental Radon Lead Specific Systems Roofs, HVAC, Etc. Commercial Insurance, FHA Remodeling Consultation
- 11. HOME INSPECTIONS are a standard clause in most real estate contracts need to be scheduled quickly (usually have 10 to 15 days to complete) often result in an addendum to the sales contract
- 12. WHAT GOES IN THE REPORT... Defects, such as: Leaking roof Bad furnace Unsafe conditions: Electrical wiring Unstable decks Gas leaks Code violations* Environmental concerns General recommendations Included appliances Dishwasher, Fridge, Built-In Microwave * We do not enforce codes, we simply inform the client of the violations which are present
- 13. WHAT DOES NOT GO IN THE REPORT... Exhaustive diagnostics Qualified contractors may need to be contacted for further evaluation Cosmetic Items: Interior paint Torn wallpaper Dirty floors Grandfathered code items Low Voltage Wiring Telephone/DSL Alarms Cable TV Non-included appliances Typically the washer & dryer
- 14. Major concerns Structural defects Foundations and walls Wood destroying pests Major settlements Improper grading/erosion
- 15. Major concerns Moisture Penetration Roof and flashings Gutters and downspouts Windows and siding Grading at foundation Wood-to-soil contact
- 16. Major concerns Safety Issues Electrical Natural gas Carbon monoxide & radon gases Structural
- 17. Major concerns Major Fixtures Furnace Air conditioner Water heater Electrical box and wiring
- 18. IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED Once the inspection information has been communicated, there are three common paths in facilitating a closing: Reduce selling price to reflect the cost of repairs Obtain a check from the seller at closing to cover cost of repairs Have seller make repairs and get the house inspected again before closing
- 19. A HOME INSPECTION PROTECTS YOU! Consider these statements... A quality home inspection provides invaluable and useful knowledge about the largest investment decision most of us will ever make. Most of us wont buy a used car without first taking it to a trusted mechanic. Why not do the same with your house? The information gathered from a home inspection can potentially save a buyer thousands of dollars during the course of the home buying process and initial ownership. In some cases, the cost of the inspection can be returned several times over! Without a home inspection, a buyer must rely on general and limited information with which to negotiate the purchase of the home. A quality inspectors quest for knowledge never ends. Tap into that experience!
- 20. Our Approach & Practices BEFORE THE INSPECTION Explain the details of the inspection Break down the cost of the process Inquire about and answer all questions Thank the customer and apply scheduling process Send a Time/Date/Address e-mail confirmation to customer and CC agent
- 21. Our Approach & Practices DURING THE INSPECTION Look professional in every way Introduce yourself and create rapport Inquire again about questions/concerns Share Standards and Code of Ethics Present the Agreement and other documents Present the Home Manual Be respectful to all parties Perform inspection and clean-up Deliver unbiased verbal summary to the customer
- 22. Our Approach & Practices AFTER THE INSPECTION Prompt again for questions or concerns Provide a promised time for the report Thank the customer for choosing ASHI & Moore Home Inspection Services Leave tent card for seller Inform customer of the Ask the Inspector benefit Answer any complaints promptly Be available for any possible follow up inspections of the property
- 23. THE REPORT In most circumstances, the report is sent via e-mail within 24 to 36 hours of the inspection, with the agent receiving a copy as well. Other arrangements can be made for report delivery if necessary. Digital photographs are included with all inspections either embedded into the report or sent independently on CD-ROM or as attachments. The report has three basic elements: The Introduction and General Notes, the Summary and the Full Inspection Report.
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