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A buyer's home inspection report is typically shared with sellers

By Barry Ston
Jul 18, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: As a homebuyer, I have to pay for the home inspection, and it seems unfair others in the transaction should receive copies of the report for free. Am I obligated to give report copies to the sellers and their real estate agent?
What good is a home inspection franchise?

By Barry Stone
Jul 11, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: My husband and I have considered buying a home inspection franchise. The company requires an investment of $45,000, plus costs for materials and equipment. What is your opinion of home inspection franchises?
Should home inspectors be certified in building code?

By Barry Stone
Jul 4, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: As a new home inspector, I would like to become certified in the building code, the same as city and county building inspectors. I've begun studying for the code test but want to know if this really applies to my new profession.
Buyer discovers old electrical wiring

By Barry Stone
Jun 27, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: The home we just purchased was listed as 30 years old, but our neighbors say the house was actually built in the 1940s and was moved to the site 30 years ago. We've also learned the electrical wiring is very old, so we're worried about electrical safety.
Facts about lead-paint disclosure

By Barry Stone
Jun 20, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: I've started to advertise my home "for sale by owner" and am concerned about the seller disclosure laws. Disclosing normal building defects is obvious, but a friend says I must also inform buyers about any lead paint in the house.
Unpermitted conversion warrants consideration

By Barry Stone
Jun 13, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: I've been renting a home for four years and would like to buy it from the landlords. The building was originally a garage and was converted to a dwelling before permits were required. Recently, the owners added a foundation to an unpermitted addition and did not obtain a permit for the work.
Homebuyer suspects inspector missed gas leak

By Barry Stone
Jun 6, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Before buying my home, I hired a home inspector and was not impressed with the quality of his work. Since moving in, I've discovered two major problems. First, an exterior gas line has such a major leak that the gas company refused to turn on the service.
Seller debates with home inspector

By Barry Stone
May 30, 2021 6:00 AM - Why it is OK for the gas range in the kitchen to vent exhaust into the house?
Buyer advised to forego full inspection

By Barry Stone
May 23, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: We recently had a home inspection at the house we're buying. Unfortunately, the sub-area under the building was flooded on the day of the inspection, and the sump pump was broken, so our inspector couldn't inspect the crawl space.
Summary report put buyer in bad position

By Barry Stone
May 17, 2021 8:00 AM - Q: Our home inspector listed a major electrical safety problem in his report, but he failed to mention it in the report summary. Unfortunately, the summary was the only part of the report our agent used to review the inspector's findings.

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