I've met many real estate agents that like to refer their favorite home inspector because they know exactly what he's going to say and that he's easy to contact, his delivery on what he finds (not an alarmist), what his report will look like, what kind of customer service skills he has, how his report is delivered, what benefits he offers your client, etc.
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Tacoma Home Inspector
According to Home Depot's website, you can purchase a wallplate for a receptacle or light switch for $0.22. Very often, I find myself writing inspection reports with multiple receptacles and light switches missing wallplates. I don't think anyone can argue that an uncovered receptacle is safe. VERY easy to install, VERY cheap to purchase, a VERY good investment to ensure safety and another VERY easy way to avoid a "nit-picky" inspection item!
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Tacoma Home Inspector
As mentioned in some of my other tips, conducive conditions for wood destroying organisms (carpenter ants, termites, some beetles and wood rot) are not only a requirement in WA state for inspectors to report on but most conditions are very easy to maintain. Take a quick peak in the crawl space and around the house near the foundation. Do you see any cellulose debris (any wood or wood byproduct like cardboard)? Whether it's small pieces of 2x4 left over from construction, firewood up against the siding or pieces of cardboard, they all can attract wood destroying organisms. Follow this very simple tip and avoid another "nit-picky" item on the inspection report!
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Tacoma Home Inspector
My client's safety is my number one priority when I'm inspecting a house. If I come across a smoke/carbon monoxide detector that doesn't work, you guessed it, it goes on the report. Every room in the house should have an operational smoke/carbon monoxide detector installed. One very simple reason that they might not work is the battery. An easy way to remember this task is to change the batteries when you change your clocks every six months. Some fire departments will actually give you batteries for free! So, follow this quick and crucial tip before an inspection to avoid another "nit-picky" item on the report.
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