In our neck of the woods, we feel that home inspections done by reputable contractors makes for good business and sound home buying practices. You shouldn't have to rely solely on a home-sellers disclosure form when considering the purchase of your next home. Home inspectors will give the guided tour of your next home from the ground up. The practice and intent is to give you an up to date status report on the general health of the property you want to call home! The last thing you want is a money pit!!
The List can be extensive and cover up to 26 pages or so of things they will check. It is worth it to have a physical done on your future home so you do not get sick over it later! For pre-existing homes it is a must. For new constructions there is much debate but still worth the peace of mind it brings. I just had an inspection done for a buyer client and the inspection found several things you wouldn't expect from a new construction. We are hoping these issues will be addressed very soon, but are preparing to move on to the next home on the list. Reluctant builders do not add up to sold homes!
The inspection will cover all of the system checks such as plumbing, electrical, and heating and air conditioning. Attic spaces, basements, and crawl spaces will be crawled through to detect leaks, structural changes, water damage, and mold issues that are not obvious, or not disclosed because of repair costs. As I said, the list is extensive but worth every penny to be sure the home you are willing to purchase will convey as advertised.
Jim Graham
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Welcome to Jim Grahams site and Prudential John M. Brabham Real Estate. I cover Sumter SC, and Shaw AFB real estate and surrounding areas. Serving the Sumter and Shaw AFB communities for over 54 yrs.
Welcome! My website offers you a comprehensive MLS search for the entire Sumter real estate market.
The site contains plenty of resources that will help you whether you are upsizing, downsizing, relocating to Sumter, or PCSing to Shaw AFB. So whether you are selling or buying a home in Sumter, I invite you to browse the site to uncover all that is available to you.
Click the link -> www.sumterrealestateforsale.com
From my website, you will be able to:
Search all available homes, Search for homes by neighborhoods, Search for homes by schools, Save your searches, Create your shopping list, Research Lenders, Home Inspectors, & Attorneys, And much, much more!
I serve Sumter, South Carolina, Shaw Air Force Base, and surrounding areas to include Bishopville, Manning, Wedgefield, Rembert, Camden, Timmonsville, and Wyboo Plantation. I match all USAA Military incentive programs for active duty personnel in support of our Military Families.
Our history is rich and full, the people are warm and friendly, and we are centrally located to all of the attractions that make South Carolina the place to live.
I have worked in, and around , the housing field in various areas from construction, professional home painting, landscape design and installation, and furniture sales with a touch of interior design. All of these experiences come together and give a keen insight for buyers and sellers alike. Since joining the Prudential John M. Brabham team, I have gained the necesary skills to help navigate the ever-changing market in Sumter and surrounding areas. For the past 3 years I have been Multi-Million Dollar Producer which has deepened my commitment to provide the best service to all of my customers, and clients. I am currently workind on my attaining my GRI designation to further my commitment.
I understand that buying a home may well be the largest transaction you will ever make. So, my goal is to make your home-buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible!
To that end, I will help you locate your next home, advise you of important issues to consider, and write and negotiate your contract. And if you need additional services, such as Mortgage Lenders, Closing Attorneys, Home inspectors, and Termite Inspectors, I can provide you with a list of knowledgeable vendors that you can research at your convenience.
If you are selling a home, I have an aggressive marketing plan that is designed to give your home maximum exposure both locally and globally to reach as many potential buyers as quickly as possible. I will market your property by doing much more than putting a sign in the yard and an ad in the paper! And you can turn to my website, which lies at the center of my marketing strategies, to keep an eye on the market that will be competing with your home.
The ideals and accomplishments of the Prudential John M. Brabham office have inspired me to continue lookig for ways to grow and stretch with-in our market. Real estate is more than a sign in the yard, and an ad in the paper. It is customers, clients and agents that fully trust and respect each other and are willing to go the distance to reach the above stated goals. My ultimate goal is to be the best REALTOR that you will ever encounter! Ever!!
Jim Graham - REALTOR - Sumter SC and Shaw AFB real estate.
Prudential John M. Brabham Real Estate
Selling Sumter Across America!! www.SUMTERREALESTATEFORSALE.com
Home of Shaw AFB, the 9th Air Force, CENTAF, and the future home of ARCENT. Welcome to your Sumter SC and Shaw AFB real estate connection.
Selling Sumter Across America! www.sumterrealestateforsale.com
John M Brabham, Owner, BIC, Prudential John M. Brabham "Jim Graham is a very conscientious and diligent REALTOR. From my perspective he has always worked hard for his clients, been knowledgeable about the market, and absolutely on top of the game when it comes to technology. He has been a leader in our office in learning new ways to better serve our clients, and gladly shares that with our entire office. Whether buying or selling, I am certain that Jim Graham will go above and beyond your expectations."
Frank Edwards, Broker, Co-Owner, Prudential John M. Brabham "Jim Graham has been a member of our sales team since 2005. I have the utmost respect for Jim and his work ethic. His committment to customer service is outstanding and compliments our companys mission statement. I know as a young man Jim earned the honor of Eagle Scout. I believe to this day, Jim lives and works with the same principles that the Eagle award stands for. Jim is an outstanding REALTOR in the Sumter/ Shaw community."
Matt and Lynn Thewes "First, I want to appologize to Jim for taking him all over Sumter to find 'the home'. We were just too picky of a buyer and kept changing our minds. I can say that he was very helpful and optimistic that we'd find 'the one'. His diligence and attention to our needs was above reproach as a REALTOR.This guy does his homework! Jim is not the kind of guy who just places a sign in your yard, or gives you a list of homes you don't really want to look at; he agressively markets your home, and actively pursues the newest listings and best properties on the market to get you the exact home you want. After a year in our house, I can still say that we are glad he helped us find this house. Thanks Jim!"
Matt and Sharon Sergi " We came to SC not knowing much about the area. Jim took us out our first day and showed us around and took us to several neighborhoods so we could get a feel for the area before looking and deciding on a home. Jim was great with the kids and after two days of spending a lot of time together, the kids decided to call him Uncle Jim. When we decided on a home Jim was there again, helping out with every aspect of buying a home, from the inspections to the lawyers. It was more like looking at homes with family instead of a REALTOR. We would recomend Jim to anyone who is looking to purchase a home in the area. Thanks Jim."
Tim and Kristzee Krueger " My wife and I recently moved to Sumter after 16 years of living in Japan. We started looking at houses online a couple months before we moved. While looking for information about homes in Sumter, we found Jim Graham's Web site. We created a login and looked around. Jim's site quickly became our most valuable tool for learning about houses for sale and for tracking homes we were interested in. Jim kept in touch with us via e-mail and helped us refine our list of houses. He answered all of our questions about the area and agreed to meet with us and start showing us around as soon as we arrived. We arrived in Sumter on a Thursday night. Jim met with us on Friday morning and had made an offer on a house by Saturday afternoon. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of information but little real world experience in the process of buying a home. Jim became our trusted advisor throughout the process, answering all of our questions (we asked a lot!) and helping us understand what would happen each step of the way. Jim really went above and beyond to not only make sure we got a great house but also to help us adjust to living in a new community. My wife and I would highly recommend Jim Graham for anyone looking to buy a home in Sumter."
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