What to Expect at Your Home Inspection – Part Two
Written by Jennifer Cox on March 13, 2009
One of the most important elements of the Cincinnati home buying experience, and perhaps the most stress inducing portion of the process, is the home inspection. In Part One of this series, I shared with you this thought: Just because the inspector wrote down a “problem”, that doesn’t make it so. Some “problems” are nothing more than items that can be fixed with a screw driver or by pushing the re-set button on the GFCI outlet. An inspection report that lists 5 or 6 of these types of “problems” nearly inevitably causes a nervous home buyer to doubt his purchase decision. Look objectively at the report. Dirty gas fireplaces can be easily cleaned by a homeowner. Smoke detectors can be installed after you move in. Wobbly banisters serve no real threat to your health. Just get out the screwdriver. Read more
Tips for Hiring a Home Inspector
Written by Jennifer Cox on November 15, 2008
Most of us only need a home inspector a few times in our life. If you moved here from across the country, the inspector who did a great job for you last purchase, is obviously not available to assist this time. I will be glad to provide you with names of inspectors with a good reputation in the industry, for fair and accurate reporting. Ask your friends, co-workers, and family for referrals and recommendations. Then take a few minutes to make a couple of calls. The decision is ultimately yours. Read more
