Barry Stone
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Inspector let his boss, the buyer, downFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have several complaints about my home inspector. Throughout the inspection, he was shadowed by the seller and the listing agent, so I could never speak freely w...
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Inspector let his boss, the buyer, downFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have several complaints about my home inspector. Throughout the inspection, he was shadowed by the seller and the listing agent, so I could never speak freely w...
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Reason why inspectors don't walk on tile roofsFeb 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I find it hard to understand why home inspectors refuse to walk on concrete tile roofs. I know handymen, cable guys, chimney sweeps, and others who walk on tile r...
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All utilities needed to conduct inspectionJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. The sellers of the house we are buying have turned off the water service. Our home inspector was concerned about this, but dismissed it when the sellers told him ...
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Fees vary according to thoroughnessJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Before we bought our home, we called five home inspectors to compare quotes for an inspection. What surprised us was the wide range in prices. By shopping around,...
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Change disclosure wording with double-tappingJan 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. The home inspectors in my area, myself among them, have an ongoing debate with local electricians. When we see two wires connected to a circuit breaker, we report...
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Asbestos flooring not inspector's realmDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I purchased a home several months ago and had it inspected. But the home inspector (in my opinion) missed an important defect. One room has old-looking vinyl floo...
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A Realtor against home inspections?Dec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I've been a Realtor for over 10 years and am a strong believer in home inspections. But recently, I had a situation with another agent who does not share my view....
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Why inspectors don't climb roofs?Dec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I find it hard to understand why home inspectors refuse to walk on concrete tile roofs. I know handymen, cable guys, chimney sweeps, and others who walk on tile r...
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Liability over furnace at questionDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. We purchased a home about a year ago and had it inspected. But we think our home inspector missed a problem with the forced air furnace. When the weather turned c...