WindingRiver 

        Home Inspection Services LLC

    Phone:  970-222-2104  *  303-774-1104 

        Email:  Kurt@WindingRiver.net

  An Inspection Checks Out Your Home To Prepare for the “SOLD” sign

"How to take stress out of buying a home"... This is an exciting time, but stress usually accompanies the whole buying and selling process.  There may be times when you wonder why you are doing this to yourself.  But the more prepared you are, the smoother the process.  Most homes seem to be in fairly good shape... or are they?  No home is perfect and every home will require "Honey-Do Maintenance" to make the investment hold its value.  However, most people make a decision to purchase a home emotionally based on whether  their furniture will fit and where the TV will go instead of questioning if it is a good investment based upon how much needs to be done to keep the home well maintained.  If your dream home turns out to be a nightmare, you could be facing expenditures in the thousands of dollars, money you probably won't have in the wake of making the single largest purchase of your life.  People often take a mechanic for a test drive before buying a used car, but will acquire a twenty-times more expensive home based only on their own impressions.   I treat the inspection as an educational process. I encourage you to attend the inspection so you have the best understanding of any problems. Your questions are welcome at any time during or after the inspection. You should feel comfortable with your investment. I will take the time to explain and educate on how all the systems of the property operate and need to be maintained.

Checklist for Buying A Home

• Bathroom and kitchen fixtures should be in good shape.  Make sure the range, refrigerator, dishwasher/disposal, laundry facilities, etc. are all in working order.
• Check doors and windows.  Are they easy to open and close (or replace).  Check for broken glass, misty windows and damaged/missing screens.
• Make sure there is no evidence of water seepage or moisture problems.
• Minor settling cracks are usually not significant.
• Check basement sump pump hole (if present) for recent moisture.
• Check to see if the crawl space is dry.
• Check walls, whether drywall or plaster.  Make sure there are no water marks, cracking in corners or over doors/windows.
• On heating and air-conditioning systems, check the filter.
• Check for good water pressure through-out the house.
• Check exterior lot and landscaping.  Is it properly graded or contoured?  Are trees and shrubs touching the siding or roof?
• Are the roof, gutters, and downspouts in good condition?
• Is the garage door or opener in good working order?

Send mail to Kurt@WindingRiver.net  with questions or comments.
Last modified: 05/23/08

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