Additional Services
Investor Property Inspections
Includes Multi-Unit Housing
Investor property inspections are performed prior to purchase as well as periodically during ownership. Pre-purchase inspections are performed to identify defects prior to taking ownership to negotiate repairs or price adjustments which reflect the condition of the property. Periodic inspections for properties currently in your portfolio would ensure the identification of needed repairs following say a long term tenant's departure. Long-term tenants sometimes neglect to mention repairs and/or abuse the property during their tenancy. Identifying those problems early is the key to profitable ownership.
Seller Certified Home Program (Pre-Listing Inspections)
Listing inspections are very good for the homeowner who may not be in tune with the condition of their home. A great many sales are cancelled due to the buyer's shock at the "functional condition" of the home. It may look great, but have serious technical, safety, or functional issues present without the owner's knowledge. Having the home inspected prior to placing on the market is the ideal way to identify and either repair or disclose the issue found in the Inspection Report. Obviously, repairing the items would be the most beneficial towards completing the sale. However, there may be financial reasons where the owner can't make the repairs. Disclosing them up front and pricing the home based upon that disclosure will often times produce a higher net sales price for the owner.
Radon TestingYou cannot see, smell, or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General of the United States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high. Testing for radon is the only way to find out your home's radon levels. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor or the lowest living area of the home for radon. If you are selling your home, EPA recommends that you test your home before you put it on the market and, if necessary, lower your radon levels. This could be a positive selling point. If you are buying a home, EPA recommends that you know what the indoor radon level is in any home you consider buying. Ask the seller for their radon test results. If the home has not been tested, you should have it tested.Radon MitigationIf you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. If you are selling your home and your home has radon, save the test result and all information you have about steps that were taken to fix any problems. This could be a positive selling point. If you are purchasing a home that has radon, have it mitigated to reduce your risks.Pool and Spa InspectionsIf you are purchasing a home with a pool or spa, having it inspected will let you know if there are any problems or leaks with the system that are visible. It will also let you know if the pump and filter system are working properly.Radon Resistive New ConstructionIf you are having a new home built, there are features that can be incorporated into your home during construction to reduce radon levels. Ask your contractor to have these measures put in place while the home is being built. This will lower the cost of having a mitigation system put in, if necessary, after you have moved in. Having a mitigation system installed during the construction phase of your new home will have the system in the walls and you won't have to see the system.Green BuildingHaving your home "Green Building" inspected will help you find out how to save energy and energy costs.
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