Posts by Jason Michael
What to expect during a home inspection
What to Expect During a Home Inspection: A Step-by-Step Guide For many buyers and sellers, a home inspection can feel like a daunting process. If you’re new to real estate transactions or have never experienced a professional inspection before, it’s normal to wonder what exactly happens during the inspection and what you should prepare for.…
Read MoreWhy Home Inspections Are Important
Why Home Inspections Are Critical Before Buying or Selling a Home Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned seller, one step that should never be skipped in the real estate process is a professional home inspection. It provides invaluable insight into the condition of the property, ensuring that no hidden issues derail your plans.…
Read MoreTop 10 Common Home Inspection Issues
The Top 10 Common Home Inspection Issues and How to Address Them When buying or selling a home, a thorough inspection can uncover issues that aren’t always visible during a walkthrough. While some problems may be minor, others could require significant repairs. Below are ten of the most common issues discovered during home inspections and…
Read More🔍 What REALLY Happens During a Home Inspection? 🏡
Step-by-Step Guide to the Home Inspection Process with Home Spectors At Home Spectors, we’re committed to delivering a seamless and thorough inspection experience that gives you peace of mind. Here’s what you can expect during the home inspection process: — Step 1: Schedule Your Inspection Once you’ve decided to hire us, you can easily schedule…
Read MoreHoliday Home Safety Tips
Holiday Home Safety Tips By Jason Michael The winter holidays are a time for celebration. This includes more cooking, more decorating, more entertaining, and with that, an increased risk of fire and accidents. With proper preparation and forethought, your holiday season can be safe and enjoyable. The following is a list of guidelines which can help protect your family and…
Read MoreShould seller(s) be present for a home inspection?
Should seller(s) be present for a home inspection? There are very few situations that can interfere with a home inspector’s routine like a scowling seller. In fact, I have had sellers follow me around during the home inspection, asking me frequently what I was writing up. And even arguing by stating there is nothing wrong…
Read MoreBuyers Should Attend The Home Inspection
Buyer(s) Should Attend The Home Inspection When clients schedule inspections with our company, a common question asked is, “Should we attend the home inspection? The answer is a resounding “Yes”! When buyers attend the inspection, it allows the home inspector to focus on their specific concerns, as well as introduce the client to the components…
Read MoreTop 10 Home Inspection Myths
TOP 10 Home inspection myths As a veteran and leader in the home inspection industry, I often hear clients and agents quote the same myths about a home inspection. It is important for agents and clients to understand the inspection process for what it is and what it isn’t. The following article is…
Read MoreWhen Something Breaks During A Home Inspection
When Something Breaks During A Home Inspection We all know that there are times during the home inspection process that items break. Who is at fault? And how is it corrected? An example of this was a time when I was performing a pre-listing inspection for a seller. The seller was present during the inspection and water…
Read MoreGot Mold?
Got Mold? Over the last few years, mold testing and remediation has become more prevalent in the sale of a home. Because of this, it is important for real estate agents to have a basic knowledge about mold to better assist your clients. The key to the prevention of mold is moisture control. If…
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