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Questions to Ask Your Sacramento Home Inspector

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Questions to Ask Your Sacramento Home Inspector How do you choose a Sacramento home inspection company? Following are important questions to ask a Sacramento home inspector:

  • Do you carry general liability, professional liability and worker’s compensation insurance?
  • Are you bonded?
  • Do you offer a written guarantee?
  • How do you conduct the Sacramento home inspection and what will it include?
  • How many years experience do you have inspecting Sacramento homes?
  • Are California home inspection your only business, or do you do it on the side?
  • What certifications do you have?
  • What type of report do you prepare and when can I expect to receive it?

James Budrow will gladly answer these questions so you can feel completely confident about choosing us to inspect your Roseville or Folsom home. Feel free to compare us with any other Sacramento home inspection firm. You can expect professionalism, thoroughness and a commitment to customer service. We look forward to serving you with all your Sacramento home inspection needs.

Call James Budrow at 1-877-424-8289 for more home inspection information for the Sacramento area.

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Verification of Repairs Inspection from James Budrow

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Verification of Repairs Inspection from James Budrow When you are in the process of buying a Sacramento home in California, it seems like there are a thousand things to do; paperwork for the mortgage loan application, school transfers for the kids, handling the sale of your current home, arrangements for the upcoming move—the list goes on and on.

If you booked a home inspection from James Budrow for your new Sacramento home and requested the suggested repairs outlined in the inspection report, you eliminated loads of stress. But can you trust that the seller had each and every repair completed to your satisfaction?

A Verification of Repairs (VOR) Inspection from James Budrow is the final step in assuring your new home is move-in ready. To order a VOR, make a list of repairs that were requested based on the initial home inspection report. When the seller gives notice that the repairs have been completed, James will check every item on the list and prepare a report for you to review prior to the close of escrow.

Ordering the initial James Budrow homebuyer’s inspection is the first step. But don’t stop halfway. Order a VOR from James Budrow and seal the deal with confidence.

Call James Budrow at 1-877-424-8289 to schedule a home inspection or verification of repairs in the Sacramento California area.

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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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How to Deal With Problems Uncovered in Your Sacramento Home Inspection

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

How to Deal With Problems Uncovered in Your Sacramento Home Inspection You found your dream Sacramento home and want to make an offer. Because you want to make sure there are no hidden problems, you hire James Budrow to thoroughly inspect it. When the home inspection report has been prepared, you read it through and discover several problems that were not apparent when you toured the home. What next?

If you still want to buy the house, the best way to assure the repairs will be completed is to require the seller to leave enough money in escrow to cover the repair expenses. You will have to negotiate with the seller to determine the amount of money necessary. If you get several bids from Sacramento contractors, you will be able to come up with a fair price.

This method has several advantages:

  1. The seller pays for the repairs
  2. You decide which Roseville or Folsom contractor does the repairs
  3. You and the seller can sign the sales contract without delay.

Another way to handle this situation is referred to as a repair credit. The seller lowers the price of the Sacramento home to compensate for the cost of the repairs. Auburn and Roseville area homebuyers should think carefully before choosing this method. After using a significant amount of money on the down payment, many Sacramento homebuyers run out of cash and are unable to foot the cost of the needed repairs.

James Budrow
1-877-424-8289

We provide California home inspection services for Sacramento homebuyers. If you are in the market for a Sacramento home, call 1-877-424-8289 to book an inspection.

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Sacramento Pre-Listing Home Inspections from James Budrow

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Sacramento Pre-Listing Home Inspections from James Budrow If you are serious about selling your Sacramento home and want to streamline the often complicated process, order a pre-listing inspection from James Budrow.

Because you have already lived in the home, you may think you have a good idea of its condition. You are certainly aware of the obvious issues- the big crack in the driveway, the dripping faucet, and the loose down spout, but what about the hidden problems? Have you checked the water heater? Have you examined the crawlspace? What about the chimney?

I’m James Budrow, and I am a certified Sacramento home inspector. I can prepare a comprehensive home inspection list. With a pre-listing inspection report, you can determine a feasible selling price. You will know what fixes are must-dos and which ones may be negotiable. If you arrange repairs before you list your Roseville home, you will have time to check California contractors’ references and shop around for the best deal.

Before you list your Sacramento home, do your ‘home’ work with a pre-listing inspection. Call James Budrow at 1-877-424-8289 to to schedule your Sacramento home inspection.

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