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Foreclosure Inspection
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Why Should I Have a Foreclosed Home Inspected
In today’s tough market, accompanied by the severe lending institutional difficulties, keeping a home is often not an option. Often, many homes will end up in foreclosure and ownership reverting back to the bank or lending company. In many cases, these homes get abused and often the homeowner in frustration of being forced out of their home, inflicts damage and in some cases actually sabotages the home or some of the major components.
Home buyers of a foreclosed property needs to be aware of these acts of aggression and potential consequences should they purchase the home. It is extremely important that a potential buyer hire a NACHI certified home inspector to inspect and review the home prior to the officially closing.
A home inspection is a professional, objective, visual examination of the condition of a home. Home buyers view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It helps them to determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies at the time of purchase.
In most cases, home inspections are performed after a sales contract has been created. These contracts typically contain a contingency clause based upon a satisfactory home inspection. The inspection can usually be arranged immediately to within a few days. The home buyer is typically encouraged to attend the inspection, so that he/she can see first hand the workings of the home. It also represents an excellent opportunity for the prospective buyer to ask questions about the home or to discuss potential changes.
After the inspection is completed, a written report should be prepared for the home buyer, documenting the results of the inspection, along with suggested repairs and safety hazards evident in the home.
The home inspection should not be confused with an appraisal, a municipal code inspection, an environmental audit, or a home owner's warranty.
A complete home inspection should cover all of the major systems of a house, including structure, exterior, roofing, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, plumbing and interior.
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Banks & Lending Institutions
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Below is a list of some of the many items I inspect during your home inspection
(The list is not intended to be inclusive of all items inspected, but to give an example of some of the major items inspected)
Attics
(insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
Basement, and Crawl Space
(insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns)
Foundation and Support Structure
(structural integrity, deterioration, adequacy of support structure)
Fireplaces
(flue vent operational, fire safety)
Roof Systems
(shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, down spouts, and other visible roof related items)
Basement Seepage
Safety Controls
(smoke alarms, trip hazards, window egress)
Furnace and Heat Systems
(furnace, air cleaning system)
Water Heater
(exhaust gas vent lines, pressure relief valve, leaks, safety strapping)
Ventilation
(adequate combustion air, exhaust fans, hole house fans)
Interiors
(floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components)
Electrical Capacity & Components
(service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components)
Structural Integrity
(cracks, settling, soil upheaval)
Steps and Stairs
(railings, safety requirements, structural integrity)
Heating System
(ventilation, combustion chamber, air filtration, air flow)
Central Air Conditioning System
(ductwork, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components)
Walks and Driveways
(siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components)
Built-in Appliances
(operation, water leakage, safety concerns)
Plumbing System & Fixtures
(water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, and other plumbing system components)
Garages, Carports, Workshops or Other External Buildings
Surface Drainage
(proper exterior grading and water drainage)
Windows & Doors
(operation, fit, function, screens)
Insulation
Gutters & Down spouts
(operation, proper drainage, configuration)
Decks
(structural integrity, safety items, moisture control)
Sump Pumps
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