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Information on home inspections services, home maintenance, and more...

Visual/Video Walk-Through Service

4/1/2020

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With everyone working hard to limit the spread and exposure of COVID-19, we understand attending a final "walk through" prior to closing may be difficult and stressful for out-of-town buyers and those who are currently practicing self-quarantine/social distancing.
​To alleviate some of this stress, we will perform a live virtual/video walk through of the home with the buyer, so they can see the home's condition, ask questions, and be comfortable closing. ​​

This service can be order with a full home inspection or as a stand alone service.

This service will include:

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A visual review of the home and specific components by an unbiased licensed/COVID-19 safety certified Home Inspector.​

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A live video walkthrough of the property with the buyer via FaceTime or Zoom.

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A consultation with  the inspector to answer any questions or concerns about the home.

Be Confident buying your new home...

Call 941-773-1144 to schedule a video walkthrough.

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Considered Essential- Residential and Commercial Real Estate Services

4/1/2020

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​We understand that with the new regulations and mandates, it maybe confusing as to what this means for Real Estate and related services.

Here is what we know...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under Homeland Security has identified several businesses and services which they consider to be "essential" in order to secure critical infrastructure within our nation.   Included in this advisory list "Residential and commercial real estate services, including settlement services" are considered essential services.  

On April 1, 2020  Governor DeSantis said that the state of Florida will abide by the list outlined by the Department of Homeland Security during the "Stay at Home" order. 
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For more information on DeSantis' order click here.)

Hope Home Inspections provides a real estate service and will continue to provide inspections and other services for Realtors and customers during the "Stay at Home" order.

We will continue to take extra precautions while at properties (use disposable gloves, masks, etc) and practice social distancing to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.  We can also provide visual/video walk-throughs of properties if customers or agents are unable or uncomfortable being at the property. Please call our office at 941-773-1144 for details.
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Doing our part - Coronavirus Precautions.

3/16/2020

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Doing Our Part to Protect Customers, Agents, and our Inspectors.

Rest assured we are open and performing inspections and NONE of our inspectors or employees have been outside of Florida in the past 14 days.
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In an effort to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we have the following protocols in place:
  • Property Access/Attendance -
    • If for any reason you are not comfortable attending the inspection, with your permission, the inspectors will use their Supra E-keys to gain access to the property and can provide a phone consultation if requested.
  •  Hand Washing –
    • The inspectors will have their own soap dispensers and will wash their hans frequently during the inspection.
  • Protective Gear –
    • ​They will put on disposable gloves and face protection at every inspection to minimize exposure and are equipped with Clorox wipes in the event they do need to touch something without gloves. 
  • Contact –
    • Our inspectors have been instructed NOT to shake hands with anyone.
  • Sick –
    • All inspectors have been instructed to stay home if they become sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick​.
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Inspectors are InterNACHI® COVID-19 Safety Certified

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Your business is important to us and if there is anything we can do to improve these protocols or assist you in anyway during this difficult time, please let us know.
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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Home Inspection

12/5/2019

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​A home inspection is an important step in the home buying process. This inspection will help you better understand the condition of your soon-to-be home and allow you to know exactly what you are buying.
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Below is a list of the 5 ways to get the most out of your home inspection:
1- Hire an experienced home inspector from a professional company.  
  • This is not the time to ask a handyman or a family member to look through the house.  Home Inspectors check hundreds of items, walk on roofs, crawl through attics, and look for safety hazards.
2- Attend the inspection.
  • This is often one of the biggest purchases anyone makes, and you should be there to ask the inspector questions and discuss any issues that are found
3- Read the entire report, not just the summary. 
  • Important information about the house can be found throughout the report and not all of this information ends up in the summary section.
4- Get quotes from a licensed contractor for repairs 
  • This needs to be done so you have realistic information and costs.
5- Work with your Realtor 
  • They will help determine what repairs are important or contractually required to have repaired prior to closing.  ​

Know what you are buying and be confident in your home purchase.. 

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Pre-Listing Inspections Save Sellers Money and Can Eliminate Post-Inspection Negotiations.

9/4/2019

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Many Sellers don’t want to spend any money when listing their homes and they often think there are no defects within their home. But ask them… “When was the last time you walked on your roof, crawled through your attic, took the cover off your electrical panel, or looked at the coils in your A/C system… are you sure there are no defects?”      ​

Here are 4 reasons how a Seller can actually SAVE MONEY BY SPENDING MONEY on a pre-listing inspection.

1- Save money on repairs

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By identifying and repairing issues BEFORE they list the home, they can hire a handyman or perform simple repairs themselves instead of needing to hire an expensive contractor. For more extensive issues the seller has time to get quotes and select the best company and not pay outrages fees for “rush” jobs.

2- Avoid delays in closing

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In a market like ours where construction is booming, it can be challenging to find contractors available to complete repairs in time for closing,thus pushing closings back until repairs are completed which can be costly to a Seller in numerous ways.

3- Reduce or eliminate last-minute negotiations on                  price or repairs

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After buyers have their inspection often they ask the Seller to reduce the sale price or provide them with an unrealistic credit for any issues found at their inspection. Worse yet they could back out of the deal. Pre-listing inspections will eliminate issues a buyer may find at their inspection. ​

4- Get top dollar for the home

Being able to advertise the house has been inspected and is in move-in ready condition helps attract buyers and gives them peace of mind they are getting a sound home. Bringing in top dollar for a house. Sometimes buyers even waive their rights to have the home inspected if it has already been inspected, saving them money and eliminating any last-minute price negotiations.

Save Sellers money and time, encourage them to have a pre-listing inspection.

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10 Common Issues Found at New Construction Homes

7/8/2019

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BUILDERS & CODE INSPECTORS DON'T FIND EVERYTHING...

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Think new construction homes don't need inspecting because there is a builder warranty or the home was inspected by code enforcement?
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ISSUES
We often find that could go undetected for years or WORSE are a safety hazard for you and your family.
1 - Missing insulation in portions of attic and other areas
  • Our infrared camera can find issues in places a homeowner would never see.
2 - Incorrectly wired electrical outlets
  • This is a potential shock hazard.
3 - Torn or crushed ductwork in attic
4 - Missing or incorrectly installed roof straps
  • A big issue in a storm.
5 - Slipped or cracked roof tiles
  • Can cause slow deterioration to underlayment.
6 - Improper venting of home
7 - Dryer vent improperly terminated
  • This is a potential fire hazard.
8 - Broken window locks and springs
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9 - Slab lippage, where the slab extends beyond the exterior wall
  • This can lead to moisture intrusion into the home.
10 - Garage door safety function not working properly

Make sure hidden building defects are caught and corrected before you move in.

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10 Costly Repairs often found at a Home Inspection.

5/24/2019

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(That you won’t see, and Sellers often don’t know exist)

When you are searching for a new home you aren’t climbing on the roof or through the attic or checking that all the appliances and electrical outlets work. But our inspectors check more than 300+ items in a typical home.  Below are just a few of the issues that we often find during an inspection. Many of which a home owner living in the house didn’t even know were a problem. 
1. Torn Duct Work in attic- Repairing or replacing the ducts can be costly but this problem can cause higher energy bills, overwork the system, distribute debris/dust from attic into home and clog up the filter.
2. Roof leaking into attic- Roofers are not cheap and and if the leak goes undetected it can cause damage to the interior of the home and potentially your personal items
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Completing these items before an inspection can help eliminate issues inspector often find.

5/1/2019

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Below is a pre-inspection checklist of simple things to be completed prior to a home inspection, which can be printed off and shared. These simple items are easy to do, but are a lot of times forgotten about.

​Save yourself time and stress by completing these simple tasks before your home is inspected.

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Mobile home Inspections... Finding the imperfections.

3/5/2019

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 We understand buying a home is a large investment and can be scary and/or stressful. 
Thus, finding deficiencies before you buy can provide you with a better understanding of the home's condition to help you make an informed decision. Additionally, a home inspection can save you thousands by identifying potential issues to be repaired before moving in. 
Mobile Home Inspection
Mobile homes receive the same thorough and detailed inspection as our standard home inspection. However, with mobile homes we also provide a specialty crawlspace inspection.

​Additionally, we include a FREE infrared inspection of the interior of the home.
Items examined during crawlspace inspection:
  • Exposed plumbing
    • Plumbing is checked for any damages and leaks
  • Pillars
    • These are homes main support system, so our inspectors look signs of instability
  • Vapor Barriers
    • This component of a mobile home protects the home/sub floor from moisture from the ground.  We check for tears and damages which could negate the vapor barriers function.
  • Tie Downs
    • Tie Downs are designed to keep the home stable in the event of strong winds, so we check these components to ensure they are not loose, damaged, corroded, or kinked/bent as any of those could impact the homes stability.
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Get Repair Estimates with Guaranteed Prices

2/13/2019

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Save valuable time,

Keep everyone calm and well informed,

and get buyer into their dream home quicker

Our repair estimate reports take the stress out of pricing repairs, promoting faster negotiations.

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After a home inspection, often agents or buyers spend hours scheduling contractors, gathering quotes for repairs and sometimes renegotiating the sale price. We understand this can be stressful and even jeopardize the home purchase.
We can provide actual repair costs for deficiencies found from a national company which guarantee the price for 

Here's how it works:

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1. After a home inspection, call us and request a repair estimate report
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2. Within 72 hours receive a guaranteed itemized list of estimates
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3. Easily generate repair requests and manage negotiations.
Don't waste your time chasing down contractors or use unrealistic repair costs that may blow the deal...
Call Now!
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