Is this you?
Are you a first time home buyer who doesn’t know the difference between a gutter and a downspout?
Does GFCI sounds like an online trading company to you? When you hear “wax seal” do you think of a cute animal, an art project, or the latest beauty technique?
Are you a second time home buyer who went with the cheap guy the first time and found out the hard way what “penny wise and pound foolish” means.
You’re skeptical; your view of home inspections is that they’re a rip-off. You didn’t appreciate paying someone $200 to flush the toilet.
Are you a home buyer looking for a "great deal" in a foreclosed home?
Get your calculator out and take note as we uncover how great a deal it is that you are getting.
Are you someone who doesn’t like surprises – especially the kind that cost money or that could possibly put people in physical danger?
Is your main electric service panel known to have defective circuit breakers? Are those baseboard or wall heaters under a safety recall? Will your second floor deck endure your house-warming party? Or does your entire plumbing supply system need to be replaced because pipes are corroding and you don't have enough water pressure to take a shower?
Do you have a “friend in construction” who has offered to “take a look” at the house . . . but your intuition has rightly told you to hire a professional?
Bring your friend along on the inspection! They will learn something and feel like they are helping you out by being there. We encourage clients to bring whomever they want to be part of the decision making process. A parent, friend, or anyone else whose opinion they value.
You will benefit from our services if. . .
You want to know the truth about the condition of the home you are buying. You understand that there is no such thing as a perfect house. You don’t want the facts sugar-coated, but also don’t want mountains made out of mole hills. You want to know what you’re getting into, good or bad.
You’re not the type that goes with the lowest bidder. You value quality and are willing to pay a little extra for it.
You can’t afford to be surprised in six months with costly repairs due to structural or maintenance issues that went undetected during the inspection process.
You may be willing to make repairs or do needed maintenance on your new home after moving in, but want things put in perspective. It’s one thing to need a new roof, but what if the sheathing and structure need replacement as well?
Prefer to negotiate from a place of strength, with all the facts in hand. It isn’t unusual for even the home seller to not be aware of costly needed repairs; most of the times they just rely on their real estate agent to price the house without taking condition or imminent expensive repairs into consideration.
We rely on referrals from satisfied customers. Our clients appreciate thoroughness, experience and professionalism. Next go to The Inspection Process: What to expect. Also be sure to read Success Stories to see how Shipley and Associates, Inc. have helped people just like you. |
