Certified Home Inspectors in South Africa In 2021 this is the status of certification for Building Inspectors and Home Inspectors in South Africa. Certified Home Inspectors in South Africa” – here’s what you need to know Building and Home Inspector training and accreditation in South Africa is currently confusing. (2021) For the reasons explained below, …
The Value of a Home Inspection How to measure the value of a home inspection Value relates to meeting the real needs of the customer (buyer, agent and seller); price is just about getting a cheap deal. So, what are the needs of the people involved in a property transaction – in other words the …
Which home inspector should you choose to reduce your risk? The problem is: How do you choose a home inspector with new home inspection businesses popping up like mushrooms, now that we are moving into the same consumer protected environment as already applies in many parts of the world – where home inspections have long …
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FAQ from Home Inspectors Here is the low down on home inspection questions. How do I get an inspection before buying a house? You should never sign a “Offer to Purchase” (OTP) agreement without making your offer conditional on you first obtaining and being satisfied with an independent inspection report. Home Inspectors qualified in South …
Are home sellers like Pinnochio? Some sellers fib Do you know someone who has been deceived by defects in a property that they have bought? I am sure you may do. The truth is that most sellers are honest to a degree when filling in their sellers declaration form, especially after been counselled by estate …
Would you have picked up on these defects? Today I finished a home inspection for an engineer who was looking to buy a house. I didn’t know he was an engineer until the estate agent who got me the job told me. When I had asked my client, the engineer, if there was anything he …
A transparent willingness by the seller to opt for full disclosure of the condition of the home creates credibility for the seller and often helps facilitate the sales process, says John Graham CEO of HouseCheck. “House inspections are necessary for both the sellers and the buyer,” says Graham. “Sellers benefit from an inspection before putting …
Ten steps to selling your home quicker Get rid of clutter. Throw out your junk. Pack away most of your small ornaments. Store clothing that won’t be used in the near future to make cupboards seem roomier. Clean out the garage. Buyers like to visualize their possessions in the house and that is hard to …
By John Graham It is perfectly true that in today’s fast moving world, change is the only constant. People no longer need photographic film – they use digital cameras Amazon now sells more E-books than hard covers and soft covers combined Newspapers are under pressure as people turn to the internet for their information Doctors …