Buying A Home, Making The Offer
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Whether you are buying your first home or a seasoned buyer these ideas from Kiplinger.com make a lot of sense. Read through, follow through, talk to your agent and be smart with this great information about buying a home, making the offer.
So you’ve found the home you want, you can afford it, it is in the area of town you want and it has all the features you love…now it’s time to get tactical and make an offer. You don’t want to overpay and you don’t want to loose the opportunity. Just remember, this isn’t the only home on the market and most likely not the only home you will ever purchase. Give yourself a break and let go a little. Now on to the wisdom…
“Once you’ve found the home you want, it’s time to negotiate the price. Find out about various factors to consider when preparing to make an offer.
You know what you can afford. Now decide just what you’re willing to pay for the home you want.
Get an analysis of comparable properties from your agent. There should be several on the list. No two will be exactly alike, but they should be similar enough to serve as a useful tool in setting an offering price.Comparables should include closed sales (preferably from within the past few months, but not more than six), current listings (homes that haven’t yet sold) and pending sales (contracts that haven’t yet closed). This will show you how much of a discount, if any, from the asking price you can reasonably expect to get. If homes currently sell at a discount of 5% from the list price, the offering 10% less probably won’t fly.
Note locations. A similar home in a different neighborhood may not be comparable at all. Compare the features of each property. Comparables should be roughly the same age and condition. Scrutinize terms and conditions. Properties sold with seller financing, for example, can’t be readily compared with those sold using conventional 30-year mortgages.
Also ask your agent to provide the listing history for the home in question. That can be revealing. The longer a property has been for sale and the more price reductions, the more motivated — or more desperate — the seller.
Whether you should go ahead and make your highest bid right away or send up a trial balloon in the form of a lower offer depends on how fair the asking price is, the motivation of the sellers, how many buyers you may be competing with and what other enticements desired by the seller you can offer (like a quick closing).
Be careful if you bid low, however. The seller may not bother to counteroffer or come down only incrementally, leading to round after round of negotiation. Another buyer might come along and snatch the property away for a few thousand dollars more — a price you might have been willing to pay anyway. Buyer and seller usually reach agreement after a couple of go-arounds.
Put it in writing. Do your negotiating in writing. Don’t reveal your strategy, and don’t make oral offers. You want to buy the house, but you don’t want to hand over your money until you’re sure the seller is legally capable of conveying a good title and meeting other conditions. The seller, in turn, doesn’t want to deliver the deed until you’ve paid for the property.
Now what? You (or your representative) present the seller with a written contract setting out the commitments and promises that you and the seller need to agree on and fulfill in order to make the sale.
Well, that a lot to work on! And remember, when you are ready to move home or office we would love to help. Get a free online quote today.
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First Time Home Buyer Wisdom – Step 1, Are You Ready?
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Buying a home for the first time is an exciting event! And, it can be a little scary too. Doing your homework, as with anything in life, always has its benefits. There’s so much valuable information available online. Also, talking to parents or others who have been through the process can reveal a wealth of information too. Another option is to talk to a real estate agent, or two or three. Write down your questions and concerns before hand so you can get the answers you need. Take your time and trust the process. Here is some First Time Home Buyer Wisdom from Realtor.com.
Do You Know What You Want
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or entering the marketplace as a repeat buyer, you need to ask why you want to buy. Are you planning to move to a new community due to a lifestyle change or is buying an option and not a requirement? What would you like in terms of real estate that you do not now have? Do you have a purchasing timeframe?
Whatever your answers, the more you know about the real estate marketplace, the more likely you are to effectively define your goals. As an interesting exercise, it can be worthwhile to look at the questions above and to then discuss them in detail when meeting with local REALTORS®.
Do You Have The Money?
Homes and financing are closely intertwined. (Financing is the difference between the purchase price and the down payment, commonly referred to as debt or the mortgage.) The good news is that over the years new and innovative loan programs have evolved which require a 5 percent down payment or less. In fact, a number of programs now allow purchasers to buy real estate with nothing down.
In addition to a down payment, purchasers also need cash for closing costs (the final costs associated with closing the loan). Several newly emerging loan programs not only allow the purchase of a home with no money down, but also underwrite closing costs.
Not everyone, however, elects to purchase with little or no money down. Less money down means higher monthly mortgage payments, so most home buyers choose to buy with some cash up front.
As to closing costs, in markets where buyers have leverage, it may be possible to negotiate an offer for a home that requires the owner to pay some or all of your settlement expenses. Speak with local REALTORS® for details.
Is Your Financial House in Order?
Those great loans with little or nothing down are not available to everyone: You need good credit. For at least one year prior to purchasing a home, you should assure that every credit card bill, rent check, car payment and other debt is paid in full and on time.
Happy First Time Home Buying! And remember when you are ready to move home or office we would love to help! Get a free online quote today.
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Creative Ways To Label Your Boxes
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I have moved so many time, you can relate I know. These are a few creative ways to label your boxes that will make things a little more interesting, and get the job done without so much writing on the boxes.
Number or Letter Code
First organize and label your boxes by room so the movers will know where to put things. Instead of writing on each box what is inside, you create a master list on a separate sheet of paper. Give each box a number or letter and on a separate sheet of paper keep track of what is in each box according to the number/letter on the box. So you have packed your winter clothes and shoes. Seal the box as usual, and give this box a number, start with 1, on your master sheet, beside the 1 write, winter clothes and shoes. This is an easy way to keep up with what’s in the boxes, and it’s much easier to write on your paper than on the box top. You will still want to write fragile or this side up on boxes when appropriate.
Use Symbols
This way is similar to the number or letter system, but instead you use symbols. You can have some fun with this. If you like to draw you can draw dishes on the kitchen box and dresses on your clothing box.
For Kids
This is such a great idea to get the kids involved. My mom used to do this for my brother and me when we moved. Give the children their boxes to pack their things in and some colored markers (washable of course). Direct them to decorate their boxes however they want to. This will get the kids involved, give them something to do that is creative and interesting and they will be able to recognize their boxes when they get to your new home.
Nobody really likes packing to move, but with a little creativity it can be a way more enjoyable necessary task.
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Texas State Capitol – Cool Things To Do In Austin
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Be sure to include a tour of the Texas State Capitol Building on your thing to do list. It is a real beauty, built in 1888, it is the largest of any state capitol building. Notice the red granite exterior walls, the stone was quarried just 50 miles from the site in what is now Marble Falls.
The Texas State Capitol was designed by architect Elijah E. Myers, architect of the Michigan and Colorado Capitols, who won a nationwide design competition for the project in 1881. Contractors were offered an interesting trade: three million acres in the Texas Panhandle in exchange for constructing the Capitol. This acreage would become the famous XIT Ranch.
During your tour expect to learn about Texas history and see where the Texas Legislature conducts business. There is also a fantastic collection of Texas Historical Art on display inside the building.
Because of the extensive interior and exterior renovation you can expect beauty. In 1993, the $75 million underground Capitol Extension was completed to the north, doubling the square footage available to Capitol occupants and providing much improved functionality. In 1995, a comprehensive interior and exterior restoration of the original building was completed at a cost of approximately $98 million. Finally, in 1997, the park-like grounds surrounding the Capitol were given a much needed $8 million renovation and restoration.
The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 for its “significant contribution to American history.”
Sited on one of Austin’s highest points, the Capitol anchors the northern periphery of the downtown commercial district and commands a sweeping view towards the Colorado River from its southern facade.
Completed in 1888 as the winning design from a national competition, the Capitol’s style is Renaissance Revival, based on the architecture of 15th-century Italy and characterized by classical orders, round arches and symmetrical composition. The structural exterior walls are “sunset red” granite, quarried just 50 miles from the site. Additional structural support is provided by masonry walls and cast iron columns and beams. The foundation is limestone. Texas paid for the construction not in dollars, but in land: some three million acres in the Texas Panhandle that would later become the famous XIT Ranch.
The Capitol Information and Guide Service is located in the restored Treasurer’s Business Office on the first floor of the Capitol. Free Capitol tours are conducted daily beginning in the Capitol South Foyer and concluding in the Capitol Extension. This tour features the Capitol, Texas history, and the Texas legislature.
Tours are generally 45 minutes in length and are available during the following times:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday, Noon – 3:30 pm
Learn More and Book Your Tour of the Texas State Capitol Building
Check out the other events at the State Capitol of Texas
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Ways To Prepare For Homeownership
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The housing market reports tell us only good news. In the Austin area sales are up, home prices are up, interest rates are low and unemployment is down. All this market stimulation may be making you want to own a home or purchase a new one.
It’s a really good time, but preparation is key, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to prepare to purchase a home. From saving money to getting your credit in order, if you follow this sage advice from Realtor®Mag you’ll be in your new home sooner than you think!
10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.
2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.
3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, taking into account items such as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety.
4. Start saving. Do you have enough money saved to qualify for a mortgage and cover your down payment? Ideally, you should have 20 percent of the purchase price saved as a down payment. Also, don’t forget to factor in closing costs. Closing costs — including taxes, attorney’s fee, and transfer fees — average between 2 and 7 percent of the home price.
5. Get your credit in order. Obtain a copy of your credit report to make sure it is accurate and to correct any errors immediately. A credit report provides a history of your credit, bad debts, and any late payments.
6. Determine your mortgage qualifications. How large of mortgage do you qualify for? Also, explore different loan options — such as 30-year or 15-year fixed mortgages or ARMs — and decide what’s best for you.
7. Get preapproved. Organize all the documentation a lender will need to preapprove you for a loan. You might need W-2 forms, copies of at least one pay stub, account numbers, and copies of two to four months of bank or credit union statements.
8. Weigh other sources of help with a down payment. Do you qualify for any special mortgage or down payment assistance programs? Check with your state and local government on down payment assistance programs for first-time buyers. Or, if you have an IRA account, you can use the money you’ve saved to buy your fist home without paying a penalty for early withdrawal.
9. Calculate the costs of homeownership. This should include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities, and association fees, if applicable.
10. Contact a REALTOR®. Find an experienced REALTOR® who can help guide you through the process.
Source, Realtor®Mag
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Round Rock Real Estate Update – May 2012
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Round Rock Real Estate Update – May 2012. Submitted by Lora Tucker Kaasch of Good Life Team Real Estate Brokerage.
This report uses Round Rock home sales data based on transactions that closed in May, 2012, and compares it to closings that took place during the same period last year. Typically, closings occur four to six weeks after a contract is executed; for that reason, the sales activity you see here trails the actual
market conditions slightly.
The number of new listings in May is up 10.2% from the same period last year, however, demand is outpacing supply, and home inventory continues to fall. In fact, inventory is down over 31% from May, 2011.
The number of closed sales is up to 236 for May, 2012, compared to 221 for May, 2011, which represents a 6.8% increase.
A historically-low interest rate atmosphere, coupled with increased buyer confidence, along with powerfully low unemployment are creating a perfect opportunity of sorts – inspiring many buyers, both local and relocated, to purchase a home in Round Rock.
Prices are also on the up-tick. The median sales price for Round Rock homes jumped from $183,000 in May, 2011, to $203,214 in May, 2012, representing an 11.0% increase.
With all these increases, are sellers getting closer to their asking price? In a word, yes. Sellers are receiving 96.4% of their asking price, up 2.4% from the same period last year. Days on market until sale are also paring down – from 76 in May, 2012, to 51 in May, 2012, a whopping 32.9% decrease.
As the summer months heat up, it appears that our housing market may be mirroring the mercury. If you have questions about Round Rock’s Real Estate market, or about real estate in general, I am ready to provide you with unparalleled expertise and seasoned insight.
Lora Tucker Kaasch
Good Life Team Real Estate Brokerage
512.539.7547 | lora@goodlifeteam.com
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Lake Travis Zipline Adventures – Cool Things To Do In Austin
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For the adventurer in all of us! Lake Travis Zipline Adventures offers thrills a million with 5 ziplines from 250 feet to over 2000 feet. If you’ve seen the beauty of Lake Travis from the boat or shore, imagine the view from way above the tree line. Just like an Eagle, you will fly though the air! The 2 1/2 hour adventure cost $89 per person, and you must be in good health and weigh between 70 and 250 pounds. If you get scared they will let you come back again during the same season for another try. Come on thrill seekers and adventure lovers…this is for you!
Zipping across incredible Canyons and Lake Travis inlets, your Lake Travis Zipline experience offers unmatched Thrills and Chills! The 2 1/2 hour Adventure includes a total of 5 ziplines ranging from 250 feet to over 2000 feet. While waiting between each zip, you will enjoy amazing views of Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country. Your professionally trained tour guides offer educational and challenging hikes and less strenuous nature walks where you will learn about the native flora and fauna of the Texas Hill Country. Your final finale will be a launch off a cliff 20 stories above Lake Travis on the longest zipline in Texas. Bring you coolers and picnic baskets and spend the day with us. We promise to give you an adventure experience you won’t forget.
As part of your Austin Zipline Tour Package enjoy over 1/2 mile of Pristine Beach on Beautiful Lake Travis. Picnic with family and friends for the entire day on more than 10 acres of waterfront paradise. Water sports and beach games are all available for your enjoyment. Coolers and picnic baskets are welcome. Come out and enjoy our Lake Travis Zipline Tour Package.
Guide(s)
Our zipline tour guides all receive extensive training consisting of a multi-day, hands on course training of; on-course training, rescue training and technical book training. Prior to receiving certification to work on the course, they must pass a written assessment test, an on-course practical assessment and rescue assessment. All tour guides and crew personnel are First Aid and CPR certified.
Recommended Gear List
Participants should wear closed toe shoes with a heal strap. (No High Heels) Tennis shoes or hiking boots work nicely. Wear comfortable clothing, but avoid loose clothing (no scarves etc.). Long hair needs to be tied back. Please leave all jewelry and loose items in your vehicle. Lake Travis Zipline Adventures is not responsible for property lost, damaged or stolen during your tour.
Meeting/Departures Location
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas Trail
Volente TX 78641
Cancellation Information
We have a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you cancel your reservation outside the 48 hour window prior to your tour date, your payment will be refunded to you. If you need to change your reservation date or time, you may do so one time, outside the 48 hour window prior to your originally scheduled tour, at no charge. No refunds or reschedules will be given with less than a 48 hour notice. Your tour reservation is transferable, so you can give it away or sell it if you choose.
If you arrive for your tour, and decide not to zip due to fear, we will give you a rain check. This rain check will be good for you only, for use one time, within the current season. We encourage you to try again.
If we cancel your tour due to weather or other unforeseeable condition, we will reschedule your tour for another time, or give you a full refund…your choice.
If you are late, you will not receive a refund or be able to join your tour. Your tour and guide will leave as scheduled whether you are there or not. We do expect you to arrive 30 minutes prior to your reserved tour time.
Want to know more, Lake Travis Zipline Adventures.
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Good Ways To Help A Friend Move
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There are so many good ways to help a friend move. Taking just one job off your friends list will make a big difference and will let them know they are not alone. It doesn’t take much effort to help a little and it will mean a lot. Here are a few ideas to get you started…
Help Find Boxes
It’s good for the environment to reuse boxes. Not to mention the savings on your budget when you find already used boxes and put them to work again. How wonderful to have a friend who will check with local businesses and go online to find used boxes.
Help With A Garage Sale
We usually have a garage sale when we move. A friend to help with signs, making sure there is enough change, pricing and selling would be great. Also after the sale, you could volunteer to take what is left to Goodwill. In the case that your friend has some larger items to sell, you could handle the job of placing the ads online and in the local paper.
Help With Packing
Even if your friends like to do their own packing there may be some things they could use your help with, like books or dishes. Most of the time, an offer to help pack is going to be music to your friends ears.
Help With Their Children
You could provide childcare at your home, or take the kids to the park or to see a movie. Just some time alone to get some things done would be so valuable to your friends when they are moving. Children take a lot of attention, and we want to make sure they don’t feel left out while Mom and Dad are packing or preparing for the move.
Bring Food
How fun to bring dinner to your friends who have been busy packing all day. At some point the kitchen will close due to packing and eating out is all that will be left….bringing a casserole and some bread and salad can really save the day. Be sure to take paper plates, and plastic knives and forks. Or better yet, invite them to your home, it’s a great way to get to see them before the leave especially if they are moving to another city.
Gifts They Can Use
Restaurant gift certificates can be a wonderful relief for your friends who are packing to move. Also, gift certificates to home stores, or decorating stores will be much appreciated when your friends are in their new house and it’s time to make it their home. And it will be especially sweet that you thought ahead.
Send Them Off With Love
Whether you organize a large party or a small get together, letting your friends know that you love them can be a huge gift during the stress of moving. Showering your friends with love and support will be greatly appreciated.
Happy Moving! Remember when you or a friend is ready to move home or office we would love to help. Get a free online quote today!
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Real Estate Vocabulary and Acronyms Guide
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I found this great list of Real Estate vocabulary and acronyms on Realtor.com and I know it will be a great help to anyone buying a home for the first time. And for those of us who have been around the home buying block, there are most likely a few we don’t know too.
Buying a home is hard enough without having to wade through the terms the agents use. Some of these you will find have to do with the title company. If you are like me, sometimes you are looking at real estate ads online or in the paper and it is impossible to know exactly what they are saying. Now with this handy guide, we can feel like we at least know what they are talking about.
4B/2B — four bedrooms and two bathrooms. “Bedroom” usually means a sleeping area with a window and a closet, but the definition varies in different places. A “full bathroom” is a room with a toilet, a sink and a bathtub. A “three-quarter bathroom” has a toilet, a sink and a shower. A “half bathroom” or powder room has only a toilet and a sink.
assum. fin. — assumable financing
closing costs — the entire package of miscellaneous expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when the real estate deal closes. These costs include the brokerage commission, mortgage-related fees, escrow or attorney’s settlement charges, transfer taxes, recording fees, title insurance and so on. Closing costs are generally paid through escrow.
CMA — comparative market analysis or competitive market analysis. A CMA is a report that shows prices of homes that are comparable to a subject home and that were recently sold, are currently on the market or were on the market, but not sold within the listing period.
contingency — a provision of an agreement that keeps the agreement from being fully legally binding until a certain condition is met. One example is a buyer’s contractual right to obtain a professional home inspection before purchasing the home.
dk — deck
expansion pot’l — expansion potential mean that there’s extra space on the lot or the possibility of adding a room or even an upper level, subject to local zoning restrictions.
fab pentrm — fabulous pentroom, a room on top (but under the roof) that has great views
FDR — formal dining room
fixture — anything of value that is permanently attached to or a part of real property. (Real estate is legally called “real property,” while movables are called “personal property.”) Examples of fixtures include installed wall-to-wall carpeting, light fixtures, window coverings, landscaping and so on. Fixtures are a frequent subject of buyer and seller disputes. When in doubt, get it in writing.
frplc, fplc, FP — fireplace
gar — garage (garden is usually abbrevated as “gard.”)
grmet kit — gourmet kitchen
HDW, HWF, Hdwd — hardwood floors
hi ceils — high ceilings
in-law potential — potential for a separate apartment, subject to local zoning restrictions
large E-2 plan — this is one of several floorplans available in a specific building
listing — an agreement between a real estate broker and a home owner that allows the broker to market and arrange for the sale of the owner’s home. The word “listing” is also used to refer to the for-sale home itself. A home being sold by the owner without a real estate agent isn’t a “listing.”
lo dues — low homeowner’s association dues. But find out how “low” the dues are compared to other dues in the area.
lock box — locked key-holding device affixed to a for-sale home so real estate professionals can gain entry into the home after obtaining permission from the listing agent
lsd pkg. — leased parking area. May come with additional cost.
MLS — Multiple Listing Service. An MLS is an organization that collects, compiles and distributes information about homes listed for sale by its members, who are real estate brokers. Membership isn’t open to the general public, although selected MLS data may be sold to real estate listings Web sites. MLSs are local or regional. There is no MLS covering the whole country.
nr bst schls — near the best schools
pot’l — potential
pvt — private
pwdr rm — half bathroom or powder room
REALTOR® — a real estate broker or sales associate who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. Not all real estate agents are REALTORS®.
title insurance — an insurance policy that protects a lender’s or owner’s interest in real property from assorted types of unexpected or fraudulent claims of ownership. It’s customary for the buyer to pay for the lender’s title insurance policy.
upr — upper floor
vw, vu, vws, vus — view(s)
Original Article on Realtor.com
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Buying A Home – 10 Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector
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When you buy a home it is important to have it inspected by a licensed home inspector. The inspector will check things like the roof and the air conditioner to make sure everything is in good working order. He/She will give you a written report detailing the findings of the inspection. You can do some inspecting yourself when you look the home over, before you make an offer, but the home inspector is trained to look for evidence of things that need repair.
If you are using a real estate agent they can recommend a few inspectors for you to choose from. And they can help you with the negotiation about getting the things repaired that need it. Don’t skip this step…
Here is HUD’s list of 10 questions to ask your home inspector.
1. What does your inspection cover?
The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have. If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront.
2. How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession and how many inspections have you completed?
The inspector should be able to provide his or her history in the profession and perhaps even a few names as referrals. Newer inspectors can be very qualified, and many work with a partner or have access to more experienced inspectors to assist them in the inspection.
3. Are you specifically experienced in residential inspection?
Related experience in construction or engineering is helpful, but is no substitute for training and experience in the unique discipline of home inspection. If the inspection is for a commercial property, then this should be asked about as well.
4. Do you offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection?
Some inspector associations and state regulations allow the inspector to perform repair work on problems uncovered in the inspection. Other associations and regulations strictly forbid this as a conflict of interest.
5. How long will the inspection take?
The average on-site inspection time for a single inspector is two to three hours for a typical single-family house; anything significantly less may not be enough time to perform a thorough inspection. Additional inspectors may be brought in for very large properties and buildings.
6. How much will it cost?
Costs vary dramatically, depending on the region, size and age of the house, scope of services and other factors. A typical range might be $300-$500, but consider the value of the home inspection in terms of the investment being made. Cost does not necessarily reflect quality. HUD Does not regulate home inspection fees.
7. What type of inspection report do you provide and how long will it take to receive the report?
Ask to see samples and determine whether or not you can understand the inspector’s reporting style and if the time parameters fulfill your needs. Most inspectors provide their full report within 24 hours of the inspection.
8. Will I be able to attend the inspection?
This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an inspector’s refusal to allow this should raise a red flag. Never pass up this opportunity to see your prospective home through the eyes of an expert.
9. Do you maintain membership in a professional home inspector association?
There are many state and national associations for home inspectors. Request to see their membership ID, and perform whatever due diligence you deem appropriate.
10. Do you participate in continuing education programs to keep your expertise up to date?
One can never know it all, and the inspector’s commitment to continuing education is a good measure of his or her professionalism and service to the consumer. This is especially important in cases where the home is much older or includes unique elements requiring additional or updated training.
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