Believe it or not, when you are having a home inspected, there is etiquette that should be followed. It does not matter if you are a buyer or a seller, if you are going through a Tampa home inspection, there are a few rules you likely want to abide by. Some of these...
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Things Homeowners May Try to Hide
In a perfect world, sellers would reveal every little problem with their home because honesty is always the best policy. In the real world, however, this does not always happen. Sellers do sign an agreement that legally binds them to disclose any known issues with the...
Will an Inspection Cover Asbestos?
There was a time when the word asbestos caused panic among home buyers. Popular in products manufactured from the 1940s-1970s, asbestos was in everything from glue and paint to ceiling tiles used in home construction. If you are having a Tampa home inspection on a...
Do you Need Home Inspections for Insurance?
If you’ve recently bought a home, you may now be in the process of searching for the right home insurance. Home insurance is so important to protect your family, your home, and its assets. For natural disasters, flooding, and sometimes even theft, home insurance can...
Should You Inspect your Home Before Selling?
By this time, you undoubtedly know that most if to all homes are inspected by a potential buyer before the deal is finalized. A Tampa home inspection lets the buyer know of any major issues that need attention, and gives them one last opportunity to change their mind...
Why You Shouldn’t Freak Out About Your Home Inspection
A Tampa home inspection is supposed to alert you things in the home that need repairs or those that are in good working order. The inspection is normally done prior to closing so you can make your final decision on whether or not the home is right for you. It might be...
Why You Should Never Waive a Home Inspection
If you’re a current buyer in the market for a new home, you may have been given advice on waiving your home inspection as a way to appeal to the seller. It’s true: forgoing a Tampa home inspection is one way to make your offer seem better than another, but at what...
Does an Appraisal Act as an Inspection?
If you are new to the home buying market in Tampa, you might be confused by all the different home inspections and checks your home needs. How many inspections do you need? Is an appraisal required? Does an appraisal act as a Tampa home inspection? These are all...
Can Inspections Reveal Energy Efficiencies in your Home?
Going green has become more common over the last few years, and for good reason. Having a home that is energy efficient is important for a number of reasons. Taking care of the environment is becoming a huge part of today’s society, and an energy efficient home is...
Home Inspections for Additions and Construction
There are a lot of do-it-yourselves out there improving their homes one project at a time. This is a great way to customize your home, allow you to grow into a space, and keep it updated. But what do these DIY projects mean when you sell your home? Were they done up...