Special
Free Supplemental Services
FREE 90-DAY FOUNDATION WARRANTY
If you are buying or selling
a home you can receive a free 90 day foundation warranty as
a supplement to the inspection service I provide! There is
no charge to you and the process is simple. I inspect the
home as usual, if my opinion of the foundation is that it
is functioning as intended at the time of
inspection, you will be provided a free 90 day foundation
warranty 100% backed by Cable Lock™ Safeguard.
http://www.cablelocksafeguard.com/
FREE BRINKS HOME SECURITY INSPECTION
National Inspection Program
Brinks has been a leading name in security since 1859. Since
we do not inspect alarm systems, we are working with an
internationally known company that will provide this service
for our clients. Brinks Home Security provides a free
inspection in homes that have an existing alarm system. The
alarm inspection will last 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the
size of the home.
In addition all home buying
clients of Scope It Professional Inspection Services will
have the opportunity to either upgrade their existing alarm
systems or have a new system installed by Brinks Home
Security at no charge. A monitoring agreement is required
to receive the free installation. If a client chooses to
take advantage of the offer from Brinks Home Security they
will also receive a $50 Gift Card from Target Department
Stores free of charge.
http://www.brinkshomesecurity.com/index.htm |
Q. What is a home inspection?
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical
structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. The
inspection report will include an evaluation of the condition of the
home’s heating system, central air conditioning system, plumbing,
electrical systems, roof, attic, insulation, walls, ceilings, floors,
windows, doors, foundation and structure.
Having a home inspected is like giving it a physical check-up. If
problems or symptoms are found, the inspector will refer you to the
appropriate specialist or tradesperson for further evaluation.
Q. Why
is a home inspection important?
Buyers:
The purchase of a home
is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. You should
learn as much as you can about the condition of the property and the
need for any major repairs before you buy. By identifying the need for
these repairs you can minimize unpleasant surprises and difficulties
afterwards.
A home inspection will provide you with maintenance tips
necessary to keep your home in good condition.
After the inspection, you will have a clearer understanding
of the property you are about to purchase and will be able to make a
confident buying decision, giving you a peace of mind.
Sellers:
More and more sellers are choosing to have a
thorough inspection before or when they first list their home. First and
foremost, you should have a home inspection for full disclosure. You
will have demonstrated that you did all you could do to reveal any
defects within the home. Second, you will save money and hassle by
knowing now what your defects are, not after you have already negotiated
a price and are faced with costly repairs discovered on the buyer’s
inspection. The home inspection will provide you an opportunity to make
repairs that will improve the selling condition of the home.
Homeowners: Before your one year builder’s warranty expires,
your home should be thoroughly inspected. Builders construct hundreds of
new homes every year. “Every” new home has some defects that a
trained home inspector can identify. Finding defects now and having the
builder repair them will save you a lot of money. Small defects can make
a big difference when you are paying the bill.
If you
have owned your home for a long time, a home inspection can identify
problems in the making and recommend preventive measures which might
avoid costly future repairs.
A home
inspection can also maximize your appraised value when refinancing your
home by making any necessary repairs that may lower the value.
Tired of
high utility bills? A home energy tune-up plan may help you identify
where changes can be made to make your home more energy efficient.
Q.
Can’t I do it myself?
Sure you
can! But know this, even the most experienced homeowner lacks the
knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector who has
inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands of homes in his or her career. An
inspector is familiar with the elements of home construction, their
proper installation and maintenance. He or she understands how the
home’s systems and components are intended to function together, as well
as how and why they fail.
Q. What if the report reveals problems?
All
homes (even new construction) have problems. If the inspector
finds problems, it doesn’t mean you should not buy the house. The
inspector’s opinions are only generalizations that help you know in
advance what to expect. A seller may be flexible with the purchase
price or contract terms if major problems are found. If you do not wish
to become involved in future repair work, this information will be
extremely important to you.
Q. If
the house proves to be in good condition, did I really need an
inspection?
Definitely. Now you can complete your home purchase with a peace of mind
about the condition of the property and all its equipment and systems.
You will also have learned a few things about your new home from the
inspector’s report and will want to keep that information for future
reference. Above all, you can feel assured that you are making a well
informed purchase decision and that you will be able to enjoy your new
home the way you want to.
Q.
What should I NOT expect from a home inspection?
·
A home
inspection is not protection against future failures. A home inspection
tells you the condition of the component at the time the component was
inspected. For protection from future failure you may want to consider a
home warranty.
·
A home
inspection is not an appraisal that determines the value of a home. The
home inspector will not tell you if you should buy this home or what to
pay for it.
·
A home
inspection is not a code inspection, which verifies local building code
compliance.
·
A home
inspector will not pass or fail a house. Homes built before code
revisions are not obligated to comply with the code for homes built
today.
·
A home
inspector thinks "Safety" not "Code" when performing a home inspection.
Q.
Should I attend the home inspection?
It is
recommended that you be present at the home inspection. If you are not
able to be present the entire time, if possible plan to be there at
least 30 minutes prior to completion. The home inspector will explain
his findings through personal consultation and answer any questions you
may have. Please be sure to give the home inspector time and space to
concentrate and focus so he can do the best job possible for you. If you
are unable to attend, once you have received your inspection report the
inspector will follow up with you to answer any questions that you may
have.
Q.
When should I schedule my home inspection?
Buyers:
A home
inspection is typically scheduled right after the contract or purchase
agreement has been signed.
Sellers:
A home
inspection is typically scheduled before or when the home is first
listed.
Homeowners:
·
A one
year warranty home inspection is scheduled within the first year of
homeownership.
·
A home
inspection is also scheduled prior to a home appraisal.
·
A home
inspection can be scheduled on an annual basis for preventive measures
or home energy tune-up.
