1. HOME INSPECTIONS What really matters ? A presentation for real estate professionals Brought to you by The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors Chicagoland Chapter www.NACHIChicago.org www.NACHI.org America’s Elite Home Inspection Organization

10. Types of inspections Pre-listing inspections: Give the seller the opportunity to correct defects prior to listing, provide a more accurate disclosure, take nasty surprises out of the equation and speed up the closing. Buyers inspections: Give the potential purchaser and their Realtor the tools needed to make an informed decision about the condition of the home and reduce liabilities for all involved. We also offer additional services such as Mold, Water Quality and Radon testing. Please call us for more details

11. Types of inspections New Construction Inspection: Even new houses have problems. With the new paradigm of tear-down builders and large developments, inspection of new construction is crucial. Phased Construction Inspection: Building your own custom home? Why not have an expert on your side? A home inspector can be your eyes and ears on-site.

12. Types of inspections Remodeling Consultation: Home inspectors are experts on all the newest techniques and materials. If you are planning a remodel, why not have an inspector help you decide the most cost effective way to do it? Renter’s Security Deposit Inspection: Have a certified home inspector document the condition of your rental property before you rent it. Avoid the hassle of security deposit disputes with renters.

16. What do we often find ? All pictures courtesy of various NACHI members copyright NACHI 2000-2004 Obviously a little extreme, but the home inspector will frequently find unknown problems with the roof and roof coverings. But weedwacking the roof ? Another common electrical problem with an ungrounded outlet having been placed inside the shower area. SHOCKING !! Perhaps the most commonly reported problem is with unsafe wiring issues, in this case the exposed live wires could easily electrocute the occupants,

17. What do we often find ? All pictures courtesy of various NACHI members copyright NACHI 2000-2004 Would most people realize that this water heater is in a dangerous condition, and as well as the fire issue is not venting properly and could kill the occupants. Inspectors will often see materials that have been known to present problems, in this case a type of siding that was subject to a class action suit. Unfortunately not all chimney problems are this easy to spot. The home inspector is trained to recognize visual deficiencies in many different systems.

19. What really matters ? The following article was written by NACHI Founder Nick Gromicko to help educate consumers about the home inspection process. Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do? Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories: