Most sellers spend weeks getting ready to list: decluttering, painting, staging, and fixing the obvious things. Far fewer hire a home inspector before the sign goes in the yard. That’s a missed opportunity, because the buyer is going to inspect your home either way. The only question is whether you find the problems first. As…
You’ve accepted an offer, and the buyer’s inspection is on the calendar. What happens in the next few hours can shape the rest of your sale. A well-prepared home makes a better impression, produces a cleaner report, and leads to fewer repair requests. As an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) and the owner of Sherlock…
One of the most common questions I get when booking an inspection is, “Do I need to be there?” Sellers ask the opposite question: “Do I need to leave?” Both are good questions, and the answers can shape how much value you get from inspection day. As an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) and the…
A general home inspection covers a lot of ground, from the roof down to the foundation. But it doesn’t cover everything, and some of the most expensive problems a home can have fall outside the standard scope. Knowing what’s excluded helps you decide which additional inspections are worth adding. As an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector…
Many buyers assume a brand-new home does not require a professional inspection. After all, the builder has a reputation to protect, municipal inspectors have signed off on the work, and a warranty is in place. While those points have some validity, the reality is that new construction homes frequently contain defects—some minor, some significant—that can…
A home inspection is one of the most important steps a buyer or homeowner can take to understand the true condition of a residential property. As an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) and owner of Sherlock Homes Inspection Co, my work follows the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice (with close alignment to ASHI standards), which…
