Fix these items to avoid a bad home inspection! Home Inspection Check List REVISED!
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- Fix these items to avoid a bad home inspection! Home Inspection Check List REVISED!
Avoid a bad home inspection--repair these items!
Home Inspection Tips for Sellers and Buyers!
This video explain the top avoidable repairs/defects that show up on a home inspection report. The items I list in this video come up over and over on most of the home inspections we complete. Buyers are now requesting hefty repairs and/or credits in their negotiation now that the market has changed. Buyers usually over estimate repair costs. Do the repairs yourself if possible. You will have less repair negotiations and make more profit on the sell of your property. Don't hesitate in contacting me with any of your questions.
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Home inspector here wanting to make one major point. All of the things she listed are very valid and should be fixed but at the same time are all very minor things taking away from doing a real inspection looking for structural and moisture issues. We really need to get back to inspecting for major items. Every inspection will have a huge list of minor things like she listed and its to the point I just want to make one general statement that says all of those items are substandard and need maintenance and repairs as needed and then get back to the real part of the inspection. Every window blind is crap, if you messed with the outlets you did it wrong, your not maintaining your HVAC system, all appliances are going to break within a couple years, nobody cares about smoke and CO detectors so they are all bad unless its a new home, nobody fixed garage door sensors, 99% of homes have so so windows, etc I could go on and on, none of these items are up to par and has diluted the home inspection to the level where its of little value considering the way its used. As a seller you should be proud to list your house with a proper home inspection report showing the house has been properly maintained, it doesn't mean everything has to be new but should work and operate as intended.
How can I find a qualified inspector that knows what to focus on?
@@RABPWarrior Number one thing to ask is experience and I would avoid any inspector with less than five years minimum. I would also ask home many homes they inspected or inspect each year. Some have been inspecting a long time but do it part time and don't really get the experience. It takes a long time to become a good inspector because there is SO much to learn and you can't learn it all in school. Most home inspector schools are very short, like a couple weeks or so. We learn from looking at house after house seeing all kinds of things and then go research what we don't know. A good inspector will focus on major things like foundation, structure, water issues, and the oddball thing that is specific to a certain house. Like what happened here??? If your inspector is putting all his/her focus on things like outlets, loose railing, appliances, and minor repairs then you got the wrong guy. Hope that helps.
Had a home inspector miss an active termite infestation ...
@@blackgirloffgrid1054 Was termite inspection part of his service?
@@petebusch9069 I don't recall but when I contacted an actual specific termite inspector . Old dude with walrus mustache so you know he knows his shht ... All he did was bang on the wall and said "you hear that?" And it was loose sediment behind the wood paneling . He then proceeded to use some kind of crevice tool to pry away the rotting wood and show me the active bugs . I showed him my copy of inspection which stated there were "drill marks in slab" from termite treatment . To which he replied "when? that treatment could have been years ago" . I had to remove all siding , housewrap sheathing , a good amount of wood and insulation . Very costly mistake . Best believe I'm knocking on walls and stomping on floors when I look at a house.
I bought a place 2 1/2 years ago. The seller did not disclose that the upstairs bathtub leaks into the kitchen ceiling which is below the tub. It was not discovered during my inspection. A few months after moving in I found a receipt left behind for the seller - they had repaired the drywall and painted over the water damage. You can bet I will be demanding a more thorough inspection when I purchase my next place.
I removed ugly popcorn ceiling , found a weird stain , cut into drywall to find a 9" cake pan inside ceiling to catch drips from tub upstairs ...
Thank you for including "check the sewer lines." My friend recently brought a house that had been inspected. The toilets & showers were draining slowly. Turns out the lines to the road looked like the picture you showed. Her whole front yard had to be dug up, trees had to be removed all the landscaping was destroyed. I can't even imagine how much it cost to repair. Also the bathroom had to be demoed & redone. This was not in the budget & turned what was to a happy time has turned into a nightmare. Thank you again.
Oh wow...i am so sorry to hear about your friend's sewer line issues. That's heart breaking. I am surprised the previous homeowner didn't disclose that. If the plumbing issues are as bad as you say, then the previous homeowner must have had some issues that they did not disclose. Not cool. Sewer line inspections are essential. Really appreciate your comment.
$25k. That does not cover the cost of the interior of the home when they jackhammer the flooring. So it is a very high ticket item.
I live in Florida. Wish my re agent would have given me 1% of this advice before listing my property. He never even walked the property to see what defects there were. Had inspection on Friday for a buyer I brought (my close friend). I had no idea what I needed to do before an inspection. Lots of minor cosmetic things on the report that could have been cured before inspection. A couple possible serious issues also.
We had blocked sewer line! After we moved in. Thanks for that and your laughter is awesome 😊
Oh thank you! I like my laugh too...lol. Sorry to hear about your blocked sewer line...NOT FUN!!
After inspecting for 40 years, I like your speel. A sewer scope on an older house, 40 plus years , is important. $190.
@@AudraLambert I also noticed, you have a really cute laugh. :)
I always tell my clients to do a sewer scope if the house is 30+ years old.
When we are selling, we like to do it proactively if there are cast iron pipes or anything that might make a buyer nervous.
Audra, you are the BEST!!
Thank you for this wonderful information Audra
You are so welcome! Happy to Help!
Wish I had you and your team inspect our new house. Had to invest in new windows, mold remediation, beam replacement out of pocket cause the inspector thought a new house wouldn’t have an issue. 80k is what it took to get it back in shape. In a lawsuit against the builder, home inspector currently.
Oh wow...that sounds awful! In California, the builder is required to warranty their product against any latent defects for up to 10 years. Sounds like you don't live in California. Really sorry about your experience. I cheering for you.
New construction? Did you have home inspections done along the way? Like a framing inspection, etc? The quality is so poor these days, you have to do multiple inspections, and be prepared to walk away if they won't fix it. I've seen builders refuse to fix things that were against code! Meaning the buyer had to ealk away & lose their earnest money.
Great information! Super helpful; thanks for sharing!
So glad I could help. Thanks for commenting...means a lot.
Thank you for this video! Lot's of great tips as we are getting ready.👍🏼
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting...means a lot.
Thank you, Audra. Detailed, to the point. You’re Amazing. Appreciate you!
You're so welcome! So glad I could help!! Best of luck to you.
Excellent advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Audra, Love your laugh and your excellent YT channel.
Thank you again for all your info! I have listened to you for over a year and preparing to list our home soon. You always have things I needed to hear!
I am so glad I could add value. Best of luck to you on selling your home. You'll do great!! Thanks for the comment...means the world to me.
Whew! I’m going to be busy. Thank you!
You got this! I know its a lot, but it will pay off.
Thanks Audra! I made my inspection checklist per your recommendations and you can bet I'm going to check it twice. Thanks for sharing & have a Merry Christmas!
Ahhh...thank you...and Merry Christmas to you too. Best of luck to you!!
Fantastic information
Thank you so much.
You are so welcome..happy to help.
Great content. Thank you. Charming profesional presence. 💝
So nice of you! Thank you so much!!
Wow! what a detailed list! Thank you so much for this helpful info@ You are awesome!!
Ahhh...so glad I could help!!!
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful! I love the light hearted laughter, it's fun and positive.. 😊
Ahhh...thank you...glad you got value out of this video. I do love to laugh. Appreciate your comemnt.
Thanks. I updated my own checklist with some of your items.
Excellent!
Terrific informative video. Almost like a handbook for trouble free sale. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing list! I feel exhausted just listening to it, but invaluable! And I'm in Australia! Truly global content 👍👍👍
Good and professional
Extremely helpful information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Here to help!
Getting ready to put home on market. I have decided to have a pre inspection from your advice. This way if their are any problems i can get them taken care of now instead of a nasty (?) surprise later!!!
Thank You so much.
You are insanely fabulous and so fourth coming in truth! Love it and thank you very much!
Wow...insanely fabulous? That's a first!! Really appreciate your support and compliment. You just made my day!!
Fantastic info. I will be using these when we list
So happy I could help!! Best of luck to you.
You are a fantastic and I like your laugh. Thanks for all the great information Audra!
Ahhh...thank you!! Glad you got value out of my video. Appreciate the time you took to watch my video. Have a good one.
Really love your videos. I appreciate your honest comments. You are certainly a real pro.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you compliment...mean a lot. So glad I could offer some value!!
I am brand new so learning the ropes and we need more agents just like you!@@AudraLambert
@@n1ice1 So glad I could help!! Best of luck to you...just keep educating yourself. You'll do great!!
Awesome information- you are an awesome professional and a great teacher- keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your beautiful unique self! 🎉
Wow...thanks so much!! Really appreciate your kind words. Means the world to me.
Excellent advice, great laugh! As a home inspector I can vouch for this.
Ahhh...thanks so much!! Really appreciate your comment.
Thank you, Audra! Am about to list my condo in Oakland, CA, and am trying to make sure I get the best selling agent plus do all the upfront work needed to get it ready. One question: my building is a 1967 construction, so of course, now there are getting to be more and more issues -- such as the balconies are getting mold. HOA dues are going up and up... how would one address this intelligently/cautiously with potential buyers? Of course, I will over-disclose. Your insights are greatly appreciated!
Thanks for such an intensive check list. We will be putting our house up for sale in Texas, near Austin, this spring. We will do what we can from your list but also get an inspector to look at our property so we can see every thing that needs repair. We are following your suggestion from another of yours vlogs to declutter and clean. Many trips tp Goodwill. After living here for close to 30 years we definitely have some maintenance issues. And yikes! a pool. Your recommendations will help us a lot. Thank you.
Well, best of luck to you! You will do great!! So glad I could assist! Are you staying in Texas? Just curious? In California we have people moving to Texas in groves. Have a wonderful day!!
In Texas, any inspection done in the last few years have to be disclosed to the buyer if they ask. At the very least, any repairs that should have had a permit you do after that report better be done with a permit. But, keep that in mind before hiring an inspector. Our agent was able to download the previous inspection the seller/flipper had done.
Excellent content. Many moons ago, when we bought, our inspector called out reverse polarity in a socket or two. Too bad he missed the jinky old water main gate. That was our first fix.
great information
Love your information and insights.
Ahhh...thanks Greg. Means a lot to me.
This information is crucial for saving the seller some money while delivering a safer and more sound home for the buyer. It also helps to build the buyer’s trust. I’m a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing these tips And the giggles!🤭
Absolutely! Thank you so much for your comment. I am a giggler...can't help it. LOL
Thank you for your great advice. What about septic tanks
Yes, that's a good idea too!
Awesome content! I think I'm going to be a pro by the time I get through all your stuff.
You will be a pro!!! Keep watching:). Thanks so much for your compliment...means a lot to me.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the comment. Means a lot.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have been a licensed home inspector for 43 years in Texas Absolutely have a pre listing inspection. We have been promoting that for as long as I can remember. People just always think their house is in better condition than it is and just don’t want to do it. Disclose, disclose,disclose!! I have seen so many times when I find important issues and the buyer is not really concerned because the seller had disclosed it. Less important issues will really worry them because they feel like the seller was hiding it. Sometimes they were or they just forgot that item had issues because they just never use it. Make everything is accessible breaker box, water heater, attic … We don’t move personnel items for obvious reasons. I thought your laugh was appropriate and pleasant
I concur! We did that before listing our condo - saved us time and money during negotiations. Now we’re temporarily renting after moving to another state, and we’re actively viewing homes to buy. I’m shocked how many sellers don’t care to inspect prior to listing - so far only one home we’ve toured, had inspection results available for us to review. Otherwise, I’m frequently noticing problems such as stuck windows, lights not working, smoke detectors beeping, cracks in brick walls… and don’t get me even started on decades old unpermitted (or permitted but not inspected) additions and renovations, which now need to be inspected and corrected to meet modern code standards.
Wow...really appreciate your comment. Very very good points. You are right, most home seller think their house is in better condition than it is. I now will always have a pre listing inspection on all my homes. Its solves a lot of problems. Really appreciate your support...and am glad you think my laugh is appropriate..lol. Can't help it, its just who I am.
All too common. I will not inspect homes sold by relocation companies because they do not have to disclose anything since they never lived in the home and the occupants who were the owners are not the sellers now so they don't have to disclose. No one is responsible for "latent defects". That is the legal term for known but hidden issues. That leaves us (home inspectors) expected to have a crystal ball and xrayvison.
@@RafaelSwit
@@RafaelSwit😊
Excellent list! I’m currently house shopping, and I can’t count how many of the homes I’ve toured, had multiple things from your list, in poor shape. Windows stuck, lights not working, electric outlet plates missing or outlets hanging… if seller is unwilling to make the simplest of fixes, while they’re still living there, then it’s just a sign that any major issues, are only that much more likely. It’s a sign of a neglected, unloved house. Some sellers even neglect the prep of the home for a viewing - not cleaning, not opening window blinds/curtains. It’s just sad! Those homes shouldn’t be listed for sale, but rather for rescue.
Ahh..thanks! Glad I could help. Really appreciate your comment. I agree 100%
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You are so welcome!! Glad you got some value!!
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Ahhh...thanks so much. Appreciate the support.
Thank you!
You are most welcome!!
Great info...
Glad it was helpful!
I love your laugh! I am enjoying all your content, it is all good information, even though we are in different states. Bought home in 2020, but going to try to sell this summer to move within state but closer to family...I do love staging!
Thanks so much for your comment. Really appreciate the kind words. You're going to do great when selling your home. Best of luck to you...and life is too short...enjoy your family.
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Ahhh...thank you thank you thank you!! Really appreciate your kind words. So glad you got some value. You made my day!!
Audra thinks of everything. I truly found this an easy listening lesson. I thought I'd share also about the fridge issue with those water duspensers: We bought a refrigerator with the water/ice dispenser, then, we had the plumber to install a special on/off lever in the pipeline. We wanted to have this style of fridge but knew better to operate the dispenser. We could turn it on if we want to, maybe for when we have people over, but we never had the need for that convenience. We didn't want a water dispenser to keep us from having our favorite fridge. Thanks for your video.
Very interesting. I didn't know you could do that. Good to know...and thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much ❤
You're welcome 😊 So happy to help!!
I am a first-time seller from Hurricane Utah, and I don't know how to Thank You enough.
I am planning to put my house in March or early April this year.
Oh wow...so glad I could help. You're going to do great!!
Always check the roof and a crawlspace. I have been helping my mom take care of her property and the first time I went to visit I found a whole list of things and I am not a contractor. She had a contractor (larger company) she has paid to work on her home for 30+ years. It was not okay and now I go to visit every few months to work on things. Get them checked, keep good records, take photos before/after. Buyers will find things.
Yes, agree...and that's wonderful advice. Buyers will find always find "things"...thanks for your comments.
Thank you for the information!
I’m a little confused though about the refrigerator being included in the home inspection. I thought that that particular appliance was not considered part of the sale of the house, as it is not built-in.
Oh my goodness, great questions!! In my area, most the refrigerators are built-in (affixed to the wall). In the CA purchase agreement there is a box the buyer will mark including or excluding all refrigerators. If the buyer marks the box "Include all refrigerators" and the seller agrees...then all refrigerators do convey with the property (even the freezer in the garage, wine refrigerator, beverage refrigerator whether it is affixed or not). A lot of agents don't know this...so if you are receiving an offer and you want to keep your refrigerator, you will need to ensure it is not included. If a refrigerator is not affixed to the wall, you are not required to have it included in the sale (just make sure your buyer didn't mark the box). If the refrigerator is built-in affixed to the wall, it is to convey with the property unless both parties have agreed to otherwise. If the refrigerator is built-in, the inspector will evaluate the unit. Hope that helps...thanks for the question and watching my video.
Absolutely true that people (not just buyers) over estimate repair costs or even how hard to DIY. I've slow flipped houses for 22 year and even I often over estimate repair costs sometimes. Just fixed 2 doors that didn't close correctly. One opened by itself. I assumed I had to move the hinges a little which is a huge pain. Checked TH-cam which suggested pulling a hinge pin. tap it with a hammer to put a small bent in it, replace and the extra friction would hold the door in place. I had to bend 2 pins but yeah it worked. 10 minutes. The other door was hitting the jam at the top. Again resetting hinges is no fun. I chiseled out the top hinge a little and shimmed the bottom hinge with some cardboard and that fixed the issue. 30 minutes.
Thanks for your comment...its a good one. You can save a lot of money doing the repairs yourself...buyers usually over estimate the cost of repair. Thanks!
I just discovered your channel yesterday and have watched several of your videos. They are all very informative and you are such a good teacher! Just wanted to say that I’m enjoying your content and appreciate what you’re doing. 👍👍
Thanks and welcome! So glad you are getting some value. Really appreciate your comment...means the world to me.
I really appreciate your content! I'm binge watching now. ☺@@AudraLambert
@@TheQueenOfDreams Ahhh...thanks!! Really appreciate your support.
@@AudraLambert I appreciate the education! We are planning to list our home early next year, and we’re hoping to do it with some wisdom this time. 🙃 Your content is very helpful! Although, I’m still not going to paint my yellow house! 🤪
Ahhh..thanks so much!! Glad you are getting some value!!
This was a great video! I watch your channel and I’m not selling a house. Would you ever do any videos on how to increase the value of a house, and what sells a property quicker? Thanks for all you do. 👍
Yes, of course. I will do a video on increasing the value of your house...great idea. I have done a video on selling a property quicker: th-cam.com/video/pySXH7pwGR0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=03oHsrRPkKpQBvdZ
Thanks for watching!!!
Well done
Wow...thanks so much. Glad I could help.
I’ll be building a retirement home in a couple of years, this list is a great resource to go over to make sure everything is set. Time to budget all the repairs.
Before the move
So glad it was helpful....and best of luck to you!!
Yes!!
We are buying a home in a rural area. We are from The Bay Area. I appreciate you making this video. Thank you Angel from The Bay and soon to be CountryAngel.
Glad it was helpful! So glad you're going to be a country angel. You're going to do great when selling your Bay Area home. Best of luck to you!
THANKS SO MUCH for your insightful videos- Great info, much appreciated! Ignore the detractors, they’re everywhere these days
Thank you so much!! Appreciate your comment.
Hi Audra! A very extensive list, but a good one. I did notice that you didn't mention the washer and dryer on your list. Is this something a home inspector doesn't check? Also, do they go as far as checking the drain plugs on bathroom sinks? Those pull-up ones always seem to let water out, slowly. Thanks!
Hello there! The washer and dryer is not affixed to the property and is considered personal property. Personal property does not covey at close of escrow. The inspector will not inspect a washer/dryer. They will say its out of the scope of their investigation. If you and your buyer agree to include the washer/dryer in the sale of the property, I would make sure on the contract that it states no guarantees or warranties are to be made on the washer/dryer. The inspectors should check the drain plugs at the bathroom sinks. I agree..those drain plugs are testy!! Thanks for the question!
wow,you cover alot,i m inpress by what you know
Well, thanks...glad you got some benefit..appreciate the comment.
I Love this Women I recently start watching your videos and I really enjoying the way you explain things I LOVE IT I am an agent in Los Angeles area still learning from your videos thank you .
Thank you so much! This means the world to me. So glad you are getting value out of my videos.
$31,500 in replacing all of the lines but they opened the house and left the access opened and now having the door replaced and the rodent damages repaired! Had chimney capped! Had roof replaced! I’m not selling but I’m repairing everything to avoid issues later? Getting fences done, trees removed etc!
This is very smart...invest in your home...it will pay off down the long run. Very smart!!
Thank you so much! Wow! What great information to help us!
So Happy I could help!!!
To me, these are common sense ideas. Also, regular maintenance on your home is extremely important.
Thanks for your videos.
I agree about the common sense comment. However, there are a lot of people out there that don’t know these things…and overtime the lack of maintenance on the property becomes a problem. Always good to get a friendly reminder. Thanks for watching and appreciate your comment.
I absolutely love Audra's laughter. It makes me very happy. I like her very much and her content is very educational. My house is on the market right now, and I appreciate learning all she can give me for the selling and buying process. I appreciate you, Audra. Thank you, Audra. Great job!
You are so very welcome. You sound like a sweetheart. So happy I can help. You're going to do great selling your home. All the luck in the world to you. Really appreciate your comment.
A good general list of things for sellers. I'd appreciate hearing about the buyers perspective. It also would be helpful to talk about water quality. It's the one HUGE thing people don't check. Poor water quality from the city or state you live in is a big deal for drinking, bathing, etc. It's way more than a simple water pressure test to go further and check the quality of the water. Also, if water softeners are essential because of water quality issues, it's useful to know the hardness and how that affects pipes. Had I been better at looking at how the water quality in my new home was, I may have seriously considered whether this was the home for me. So, have someone come out and test the water!
Hi Sarah, thanks for the tip. I do agree about the quality of the water. I'll do a video on the perspective of the buyer too. Appreciate your comment.
I took notes
Good for you...it will help:)
Inspection reports should be uniformly written and posted with the listing. Just think what that would do to the buying/selling process. It would also give people an incentive to take better care of their home.
I agree. I would have liked to see a complete inspection report before making an offer in the last home we purchased. I certainly want to know what needs to be done, well before I consider selling. It might take time, (in my case) money that needs to be saved up for repair ocsts, in an extreme case, potentially construction, which is what happened when we sold our last house. The deck had to be replaced. I just wanted to sell it "as is", knowing that deck had to be replaced.
@@lisafeck1537 I think most potential buyers would agree.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have a quick question if the inspection fails do inspection come back to check again?
Great question! A home inspector doesn't pass or fail a house...the home inspection just documents what wrong and/or working on the house. There may be several items that aren't working on the property that the buyer may ask to have fix. The buyer may ask the inspector to come back for a second look. However, I would always suggest having a licensed, bonded insured contractor come out to the property to do the work. Contractors are required to warranty their work (at least in California) giving the buyer comfort that the repair were done correctly. I like to recommend a credit for repairs if both parties agree. That way the buyer can get the work completed with their own general contractors/handymen etc/
Hello. Our selling objectives from your video concern cleaning. Where can we find people who will clean our house and what is a reasonable fee for them? Single story, everything works fine, and we have lived there for decades. Windows inside and outside, oven, overall cleaning for dust and grime. Thank you! Robert
I like the fact you are sincere and not pretentious. Keep the " silly" laughter!:)
Always! And Thank you!!! Means a lot.
Wow. I just decided today, after months of anguish, to sell my house. This is the 3rd or 4th video I’ve watched of yours today. It’s been extremely helpful. Thank you for that. I’m in Florida. Would you say this checklist is universal to most homes in the country.
I do have one touchy question that I think I know the answer to but would love to see a video on. Commission. In what situation would you think it’s appropriate to negotiate commission? Thanks….Robin
Hi Robin, I am so happy I can help!! Yes, I do believe these home inspection tips are universal. Now there may be things in Florida that need a thorough inspection (like roof). I am actually filming a video on how to negotiate commission with your realtor....and by the way its ALWAYS appropriate. I should post the video this coming Wednesday. You're going to do great.
When I bought my house I was charged $500.00 for a home inspection didn’t tell me a dam thing except I had a leaky faucet.I didn’t find out until I demolished my kitchen that my oven didn’t even work ! I upgraded the kitchen with top of the line appliances and real hardwood floors and new entry way with a custom Wrought Iron door , installed new water heater and all of the plumbing.
I hear that a lot..meaning a buyer gets a good home inspection report but when they move it, they find a lot of things that aren't working properly. So sorry to hear about your challenge. Sounds like your house is beautiful after all the upgrades. That's a lot of hard work. Well done!!
I never pay home inspectors is a wash we do it ourselves and save money also the home warranty no no we always pass on that we make sure to turn on all appliances air-conditioning heater dish washer if wash machine are included turn it on flush all toilet gutter look for soft wood tie-down water heater ventilation mold cracks on floors squicking floors turn all water on likes we don't care if a bulk don't work turn Fan's on ventilation we don't care can be replaced eco friendly filter cost more but better garbage disposal yes dishwasher hole don't care we don't use dishwasher any away mold behind toilet check sprinkles trees doors closing tightly and windows roofing splitting floors fire places turn on gas drainage inside the homes and outside if there enough water drainage around the house ✔️ for broken cables switches working smoke detectors garbage doors sensors motor refrigerator we don't care under sinks for wetness blinds don't care also go under the home check for broken pipes or mildew water bad smell of waste poop leaks for sure check backup system for clean ups see over cracks and seal broken retaining walls cracks stucco with older homes you will fine cracks easily fixed I have wrinkles too so you all see home inspection is not hard why pay $500 for a guy to be talking on the phone you can do it yourself and have a nice dinner with his money 😅😅Don't sweat over small fines in a home 🏡 I think the big deal is the air-conditioning heater water heater trash disposal mildew leaks inside and outside and under and proper drainage for home and working bathrooms sinks shower smoke detector replaced batteries really sweat over that light bulb really replaced it gutter clean it you can always tell the seller what you found and ask for discount and you do it yourself after purchase they will appreciate it 1,500 will not be to bad for minor things to be fixed 250 trash disposal gutter 250 so all depends but if you find termite poop I will not buy that home remember for one you can see there is millions hidden inside pass that you new home will poison if you buy it and have it treated infestation homes will need to be open and see inside the walls for the severe damage ok kill termite but the damage inside no no open the walls
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@@perlamaru6751 Well, you can definitely do your own home inspection...sounds like you have a lot of experience in this area. Most people do not. Most the houses in my area do have termites...which is something every homeowner in my area will have to maintain over the years. The question is never do you have termites...the question is usually how much termite work needs to be completed on the property. Thanks for commenting.
That laugh is distracting and horrible
@Audra, from your VAST experience, I'd like to get your opinion on something please. I'm selling my house. To the East of my home is nothing but industrial, commercial properties. With that said, looking ahead to an appraiser coming in. They should evaluate all homes for comps fairly and equally. To do that, imagine they draw a radius around your home 1/2 mile either direction, in all 4 directions, creating 4 quandrants. All four have properties to use as comps. Because my property only has the left 2 quadrants with properties, is it okay to bring that to the appraisers attention. I was suggesting to move my property "point" to the left 1/2 mile so that i get the same benefit as everyone else, with all 4 quadrants occupied with properties. Otherwise I am only benefiting from 50% of avail homes for comps. I feel like I'm disenfranchised. I know this was long, hope I explained it. Wish I could send a pic
That's a great question. It really up to the appraiser on how they want to evaluate the boundaries. I would definitely tell them your logic...it sounds legitimate to me. However, ultimately its up to the appraiser. If they go more than a mile from the property to pull comps, they will have to explain it in their appraisal. I certainly hope you get an understanding appraiser...it really a gamble. Thanks so much for watching my videos.
@@AudraLambert I never miss your videos and I've turned my brother into a subscriber also. Love your candidness. So, I want to be delicate about this to the appraiser. My sf is (by owner), not by appraisal or assessor. I have a footprint with sf from the builder, as well as a prior appraisal (from 2005) justifying the sf. So, I feel like I need to be the one to defend my logic in setting different parameters. First, even IF the appraiser can go out 1 mile, that still doesn't give me 100% of the properties surrounding me to use, because my NE and SE quadrants are retail. I was thinking of saying something along the lines, "I would like to present you with market data I used and the logic behind it to justify my asking/and selling price". I would NEVER say "here are my comps" thoughts? on how to approach it?
The lack of an air gap can cause the bad smell from the garbage disposal. Using the dishwasher or running an empty cycle also helps eliminate the odor. I have found the odor to be from a blocked dishwasher drain line. Not everything is meant to go down the drain...
Thanks so much for clarifying. I know its there for a reason:)
We do are own inspection never had a problem those inspections cost money but of curse we know everything about contractions but perhaps will do next time we got a older fence i know if you neighbors don't want to fix it you can ask for 3 estimates and show your neighbors the cost if they refuse you can take them to courts but you most have 3 estimates and take the medium price and fix the fence of curse let your neighbors know you be taking them to courts for not helping on the fences share price to fix it or you ask if they can work and you buy materials that is a great idea too
Good point! In California the small claims maximum amount is $12,500. Out here, replacing an entire fence line might be more than that. The issue arises when your neighbor next door who doesn't want to repair the fence doesn't have any money or a job. Even if you win in small claims court, collecting the money is very difficult. Its not fun dealing with a neighbor who doesn't maintain their property...it eventually will effect yours.
If you are the buyer, do your final walkthrough the morning of the closing. We did ours on a Sunday around noon with closing on Monday afternoon. We signed off thinking everything was good. Homeowner was obviously upset because the home inspection required the installation of a radon system, repair of stair rails, replacement of garage disposal, pool repairs and some other things. After our final walk-through, she went back in the house and removed every single smoke detector as well as the CO2 detectors. We did not find out until after closing. How Penny can you be?
Wowzie...that's horrible. In California, it is the law that you have to have the smoke detectors and CO detectors on the property and convey with the property at closing. I honestly would have held escrow or the process up if those weren't in place. Sounds like you did the final walk though with them being in place, then the home owner took them down after the walk through. I would reach out to the listing agent/broker and demand they be reinstalled immediately. If they don't, report them to the National Association of Realtors and/or small claims. Unbelievable!!! This drives me crazy!!
is there any code of behaviour at the tour of a property ? I was renting my apartment and the potential tenant was opening/clsoing/ testing cupboards, windows, doors without asking for permission Is it for the real estate agent, the owner to make the inspection?
My cabinets below my bathroom sinks all have water damage on the walls from the sinks over flowing and running down the walls below into the under sink spaces. I can not even find handymen that want to take on the job of repairing them. Can the house be sold "As Is" on this issue and how much will it deduct on my property's value? Your input is welcome.
Great question. I obviously don't know the degree of damage nor the area you are living. My only concern is if the leak is not actually fixed and mold might be present. I would at a minimum repair is to the point that there is no leak and no mold present. I am not sure how much of a deduction buyers would want on your property with this condition in place. Most the contracts state that the property is sold AS IS. However, it is customary for buyers to ask for repair requests and/or credits. I would reach out to a trusted realtor in your area. Ask them the question...and heck, they should be able to refer you to someone who could fix it. I am so sorry to hear about this. Its not fun.
This is all excellent advice. However, if a person is forced to sell their home for multiple reasons and have no funds to make these repairs, it’s next to impossible to implement many, if any, of these suggestions.
This is true....and I hear ya. However, in circumstances like the one you described, you can always get a quote for the repair and price it into your asking price. You're just not going to get top dollar...but that's okay if you are limited financially. At least watching this video you know what a buyer will be looking for...just price your house accordingly. Best of luck to you!
Were first time buyers. Please give us tips. We're viewing the house next week.
You'll do great! Are you working with an agent? You may want to watch this video: th-cam.com/video/L2bm8VIOgWE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FUZlNM85rK-w_aDo
An issue we are running into often is improper wiring. My HVAC unit was wired with 10 wire that needs to be replaced with 30 wire, which explains why turning on the heat always tripped the breaker! My uncle’s pool was wired incorrectly as well, we are both lucky we found these problems before we had fires. What’s wrong with these electricians??? And do home inspections look at if wiring is done correctly?
Hello there...thanks so much for commenting...people need to hear this. Most home inspectors don't go through every electrical wiring system. They will test all they systems on the property to make sure they are working properly. The systems either pass or fail. Your previous home owner should have disclosed this issue...it obvious they knew about it if every time you turn on the heat, the breaker trips. On your home inspection report it will probably say that the electrical wiring systems are outside the scope of the home inspector's evaluation AND that they recommend a specialized electrician to inspect further. I am surprised the wiring didn't come up on your home inspection because a tripped breaker should have showed up. So sorry for your hassle. That's awful!!
I am a retired real estate and retired real estate broker from San Jose, California i have found it most effective to do home inspections, foundation inspections, roof inspections and pest control inpections before at least one month before you place the house on the market. That gives you one month to hire contractors to make all of the neede repairs and have the house reinspected to confirm all of the repairs have been made. Then have many copies of the inspections made and available at the property when it is shown. Also make copies of the inspections and load them on a computer so they can be sent by computer to other agents and potential buyers.
Yes, thank you for your comment. I know it is very customary to do these types of inspection in your area. I am trying to model that same procedure with my listing that are coming on the market. Appreciate you bringing that up. Great points.
I agree 100%. Most home inspectors only ever say "That looks odd. You should hire a professional window/AC/roof/electrical person to check it." Most roofers for example will do a free inspection so best to do that first.
@@MrWaterbugdesign I agree...and like the roof inspection idea:)
On our last inspection, as a buyer, the inspector and the homeowner disclosed that the 3-way switches in the finished basement didn’t work right when they were turned off from the far switch. A common problem, but since they had hired electricians for most of the finishing they did seemed odd. We knew it was an easy fix which often happens - no big deal for us to fix! Similarly, the inspector said there were no ground fault outlets in the bathrooms and recommend we add them to all three bathrooms. We asked if there were actually none in any of the bathrooms, as they are often wired in series, and he said there were none - again easy fix.
Our funniest inspection as a seller was I believe for an electric permit. The inspector said, as he plugged his tester in nearly every outlet, he’d never seen a house that was wired 100% correctly. My husband simply said: “I have one of those things too! “ The inspector actually laughed (not scoffed) that we’d been so thorough. He also pointed out that many home inspectors would say that the outlet on the bar was too close to the sink on a separate area behind it, but that that was incorrect because of not being on the same surface. Lastly, he said that a smoke doctor should be placed in a better place, and that it could be battery only because of the age of the house. I asked him whether the code said wired, or wired and battery. He told me that was age dependent too. I told him it would be easy to put the wired smoke detector in because the wallboard on the kitchen side was going to have to be taken down. He told us that wasn’t necessary, but I repeated it’s coming down regardless. He helped us determine where he wanted it and said wired would be sufficient. We installed with battery because the cost was negligible. Great experience.
For what it is worth, we pulled a permit because we wanted to split the basement circuit into two circuits and would be replacing more than a few outlets throughout the house.
@@redhatbear1135 wow...I am so impressed at how detailed you are...most homeowners don't go to the level of detail that you did. So glad you had a good experience. Well done!!
Wow, I have an expensive window blind that's not working. I never thought that mattered. Its coming down.
I have lived in many houses and none of them had doors to the garage that automatically close. Could that be a California thing?
Great question regarding the fire rated door. It may be a California thing...I did google the question. Apparently, all commercial properties need fire rated doors. There was no mention about which states required it. I would check with your city to find out...or call a General contractor. Appreciate the question.
Audra I really love your laughter, you have a great personality. Your laughter brakes up the monotony of your videos, which are very informative!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your comment!!
I agree!
@@angelwilder2378 Ahhh...thanks so much!!
how do you do a lot of these things? like, the fridge - who do you hire to clean out the coils?
The coils are on the back of the frig, not inside. You need to clean the dust off . Lots of videos on the internet to show how.
What do you think about putting shiplap on a ceiling to cover popcorn ceilings rather than scraping them?
My friend did that...at a minimum I would get the popcorn ceilings tested for asbestos. It actually turned out nicely. I would make sure you know what you're doing...or someone else does:). If you were to sell your property, you would have to disclose the popcorn ceilings under the shiplap...which is why its a good idea to test it. Great question.
There's a super thick paint that smooths alot of the popcorn out and looks presentable.
I have well water, and waited for my new fridge to be built, to get the water feature.
Some people love the water feature on their frig...it breaks a lot from my experience.
Watching this video while I'm waiting for the HVAC tech to arrive to do an inspection lol 😊
Is it a thing now to sell your refrigerator with your house in California? I've never bought one here with the home . I know that's often a thing in other areas of the country.
Hello there...I would say 50% of the refrigerators in my area are built-in...meaning they are affixed to the wall. In that case, the refrigerator coveys with the property. If the refrigerator is stand alone, then the buyer and seller can negotiate whether or not they want the refrigerator. In California, there is a box you check in the offer whether the refrigerator conveys with the property. It really up to the buyer and sellers wishes. Hope that helps.
I think it’s quite fair for a potential buyer to expect these items to be taken care of ahead of time, especially when it comes to basic maintenance and repair upkeep. At least in my local market, it’s very likely your life savings and entire financial security are placed into buying a home-if it seems like a seller doesn’t keep up with the small things, it’s easy to assume they’re not keeping up with the large items either or even worse, lying to you about it so it becomes your problem instead. If I am buying a property with issues pointed out by a home inspector (especially when not disclosed by the seller ahead of time) I would definitely overestimate the cost of repairs for good reason - it’s not just the simple repair cost, but also all of the inconveniences of buying someone else’s problem from them: finding trustworthy repair companies in an area I might not live, deferred move in dates if a large enough issue, insurance! for an issue being significantly worse than previously assumed, etc. This is a very comprehensive list and I really appreciate it.
I bought my last home 21 years ago and will be selling soon in CA. However, it's been my understanding that "home inspectors" are not licensed, so why would I want to pay for their fee that's actually their opinion. If they are licensed please tell me.
I live in California and it is interesting that the inspectors are not calling some of the things that are mentioned in this video. Refrigerator for instance. Or dirty filters.
Really depends on the inspector. If the refrigerator is a built-in refrigerator the inspector should check it..if its a stand alone refrigerator, more than likely they won't inspect it and tell you its out of their scope of investigation. Every inspector is different...but you aren't wrong. Thanks for the comment.
Yes, they were stand alone. I am trying to buy a house so these tips will help me even though most of them are about selling a house. I’ll look to see if there any tips for buyers.
@@Sarah33Kaufman I am working on a buyer's video. Stay tuned:)
Have pool no law in city for fences locks .we are way far back nobody can see it. I contacted the city and yes we need no fences for pool. Some stuff like buy new fridge . But most is ok
Yes, I live in California. You would not believe the restriction and requirements we have for pools...its extremely expensive. Glad to hear it a bit more lax where you live. Glad to hear most the stuff on your property is ok. Well done!!
The homes I’ve been looking at in Rural Texas where there aren’t many homes for sale would not pass this inspection list! All the ovens have been dirty! And yet they’re getting sold and financed?!?!
I hear ya...every area is different. In my area, most the home inspectors review the items I discussed in the video. I am always amazed to hear sellers not putting their houses together for selling. Don't get it. Its respectful, right?
Are sellers required to provide keys to all exterior door locks? My seller only provided key to the front door and I was missing three keys and they refused to pay for re-keying the doors. The realtor for the seller lived next door to this property so I did not want to have issues with the neighbors in the court.
Great question. In California, all properties are sold AS IS. If the seller doesn't have the keys to the various doors on the property then they are not required to hand over a new set of keys to you. There are disclosures the seller must fill out. In those disclosures there is an area specifying how many keys are meant to convey with the property. Also, most new home buyers have all the locks changed (yes, I know its easier to do this when you have the original key). In my area, it is customary for the seller to provide a home warranty. Most home warranty companies off complimentary re-key service. Sorry to hear that the owner didn't hand over the proper keys. Ugh. Appreciate the question..its a good one.