Home Inspection In General Clients

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)

BEFORE WE BEGIN!
CAN YOU SPOT THE PROBLEMS IN THESE NEXT PHOTOS?

HOME INSPECTIONS AN OVERVIEW

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

TYPES OF INSPECTIONS
Typical Home Resale
New Construction
Foundation
Framing
Final
Environmental
Radon
Lead
Specific Systems
Roofs, HVAC, Etc.
Commercial
Insurance, FHA
Remodeling Consultation

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

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

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

Major concerns
Structural defects
Foundations and walls
Wood destroying pests
Major settlements
Improper grading/erosion

Major concerns
Moisture Penetration
Roof and flashings
Gutters and downspouts
Windows and siding
Grading at foundation
Wood-to-soil contact

Major concerns
Safety Issues
Electrical
Natural gas
Carbon monoxide & radon gases
Structural

Major concerns
Major Fixtures
Furnace
Air conditioner
Water heater
Electrical box and wiring

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

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 won’t 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 inspector’s quest for knowledge never ends. Tap into that experience!

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

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

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

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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