Posts Tagged ‘certified home inspectors’

Avoid Buyer

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Avoid Buyer’s Remorse with a James Budrow Inspection I’m James Budrow, and I’ve never met a homebuyer who regrets having their future Sacramento home inspected prior to making an offer. Satisfied clients have thanked me time and again for bringing expensive problems to their attention.

However, there are many homebuyers who regret NOT ordering an inspection.

Some were trying to save a few bucks. Some examined the home themselves and thought everything was in order. Some were competing with other buyers and wanted to place their offer without delay.

None of these are good reasons to forego a James Budrow home inspection! The cost of a thorough Sacramento home inspection by one of James Budrow’s certified Sacramento home inspectors is miniscule compared to the cost of, say, roofing a house or repairing damage due to basement flooding. I have never heard a homebuyer say, “I had my home inspected but wish I hadn’t”.

If you are in the market for a new Roseville home or Folsom condo, avoid buyer’s remorse with a James Budrow home inspection.

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Sacramento Home Inspection Uncovers Structural Defects

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Sacramento Home Inspection Uncovers Structural Defects The stability of the foundation affects all other systems in the home. Structural defects, whether in the foundation or elsewhere, can be extremely costly to repair.

Our certified home inspectors have uncovered countless problems when inspecting both old and new Roseville homes. If you are considering the purchase of a Sacramento home, make sure you have a California home inspection completed prior to submitting an offer.

Following are some tips:

Sacramento homes built on a sloping lot have a higher rate of structural defects.

You should be especially careful if there was an addition completed several years ago. They are often poorly constructed. Before you commit to buy a house that requires a re-do on an existing addition, find out if it is already too close to the property line. You will be unable to get a permit for the remodel.

Attic and basement rooms are often haphazardly finished by the do-it-yourselfer homeowner. Too-low ceilings, poorly built stairs and insufficient ventilation are common problems.

If a home needs a seismic retrofit (reinforcement to make the home more stable during earthquakes) do some research on the cost.

Call 1-877-424-8289 for a thorough home inspection in Sacramento.

-James Budrow

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