Why you need an independent home inspector. Caveat Emptor (latin for Buyer Beware)
You have just gone through the process of looking for a home and have finally found ‘the right one.’
This feeling of satisfaction may negatively influence your personal ability to see what conditions
actually exist in the home. Typically, when you like something, you tend to accentuate its positive
attributes while minimizing the problems. The professional home inspector will give an unbiased,
third party evaluation of the home you are considering for purchase. Emotion does not play a role in
the inspection and evaluation of both attributes and defects. This is the most important reason to
have an independent home inspector evaluate a home before making your purchase. We will
provide you with a detailed, written report which includes photos and educate you about special
features of the home.
Deciding to hire a professional home inspector is an essential step before purchasing a home, new
or otherwise, especially for first time buyers. Another caveat is an inexpensive home inspection.
There are “minimum” requirements set forth by state law. Valley Property Inspections, LLC
inspectors always exceed these minimum requirements. A proper inspection of an 1,800 square
foot home will take 2½ to 3 hours to complete on the average, and sometimes longer depending on
the age and condition. We concentrate on the quality of our inspections, not the quantity of
inspections to make up for the difference. We would like to have you present at the inspection, or at
least for a walk-through to discuss our findings.
Lenders requiring an independent inspection report or property condition report, please call us for a
quote.
If you have purchased a new home, I recommend an 11 month inspection for your submission to the
builder noting issues that require resolution prior to the expiration of your home warranty.
Prior to listing your home, a pre-listing inspection can instill confidence in agents and prospective
buyers when selling your home. Any items identified that are in need of repair can have receipts
accompany the report, and available during a showing of your home.
Investors and Landlords: Property Condition Reports and Move In / Move Out reports are available
for commercial and rental properties. Condition of the property and contents are photographed and
kept on file for your reference and documentation.
Serving the Greater Las Vegas Valley area which includes Las Vegas, North Las Vegas,
Henderson, Summerlin, Green Valley, Anthem, Mountains Edge, Blue Diamond, and all areas of Clark
County.
Remember to only use State of Nevada licensed, certified, and insured companies and individuals.
You have just gone through the process of looking for a home and have finally found ‘the right one.’
This feeling of satisfaction may negatively influence your personal ability to see what conditions
actually exist in the home. Typically, when you like something, you tend to accentuate its positive
attributes while minimizing the problems. The professional home inspector will give an unbiased,
third party evaluation of the home you are considering for purchase. Emotion does not play a role in
the inspection and evaluation of both attributes and defects. This is the most important reason to
have an independent home inspector evaluate a home before making your purchase. We will
provide you with a detailed, written report which includes photos and educate you about special
features of the home.
Deciding to hire a professional home inspector is an essential step before purchasing a home, new
or otherwise, especially for first time buyers. Another caveat is an inexpensive home inspection.
There are “minimum” requirements set forth by state law. Valley Property Inspections, LLC
inspectors always exceed these minimum requirements. A proper inspection of an 1,800 square
foot home will take 2½ to 3 hours to complete on the average, and sometimes longer depending on
the age and condition. We concentrate on the quality of our inspections, not the quantity of
inspections to make up for the difference. We would like to have you present at the inspection, or at
least for a walk-through to discuss our findings.
Lenders requiring an independent inspection report or property condition report, please call us for a
quote.
If you have purchased a new home, I recommend an 11 month inspection for your submission to the
builder noting issues that require resolution prior to the expiration of your home warranty.
Prior to listing your home, a pre-listing inspection can instill confidence in agents and prospective
buyers when selling your home. Any items identified that are in need of repair can have receipts
accompany the report, and available during a showing of your home.
Investors and Landlords: Property Condition Reports and Move In / Move Out reports are available
for commercial and rental properties. Condition of the property and contents are photographed and
kept on file for your reference and documentation.
Serving the Greater Las Vegas Valley area which includes Las Vegas, North Las Vegas,
Henderson, Summerlin, Green Valley, Anthem, Mountains Edge, Blue Diamond, and all areas of Clark
County.
Remember to only use State of Nevada licensed, certified, and insured companies and individuals.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2011
Release #11-261
CPSC Releases Snapshot of 2011 Summer Swimming Season
123 Pool and Spa Incidents Reported Since Memorial Day
Aquatic Facilities Celebrate Pool Safely Day Across America
American Red Cross Highlights National Water Safety Survey
PHOENIX - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign. With such a high
number of child drownings and near-drownings, CPSC and campaign partners are calling for added vigilance at pools and spas.
View the "What is an Inspection" page for more information and free .pdf downloads.
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2011
Release #11-261
CPSC Releases Snapshot of 2011 Summer Swimming Season
123 Pool and Spa Incidents Reported Since Memorial Day
Aquatic Facilities Celebrate Pool Safely Day Across America
American Red Cross Highlights National Water Safety Survey
PHOENIX - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign. With such a high
number of child drownings and near-drownings, CPSC and campaign partners are calling for added vigilance at pools and spas.
View the "What is an Inspection" page for more information and free .pdf downloads.
Always, Always Get Inspections
You are primarily responsible for your own due diligence. Never waive home inspections even on a new home. The builder could have
skimped in the construction, used under-sized components or worse yet, hired incompetent sub-contractors. There are countless examples
of new homes which deviate significantly from plans or specifications. Have an inspection performed before the builder’s one year
warranty expires, and submit all repair requests to the builder prior to the warranty expiration.
The requirement of visual inspections and testing is even more compelling for a used home.
Some states require licensing of home inspectors. They are Nevada, Arizona, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South
Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.
What actually do inspectors do?
If you're afraid you'll sound silly on this one, don’t be. The inspector examines the components of a home that are accessible and visible.
For buyers, many of whom are making the biggest investment of their lives, the inspection helps eliminate surprises that can sour a deal.
Why can’t buyers and sellers do their own inspection?
Neither sellers nor buyers can stay objective about property they have a financial—or emotional—interest in. They need an objective
opinion from a trained third party. Inspectors understand a home's systems and how they function together and why they might fail.
Do home inspectors view all kinds of properties, like condos, town homes, and new homes?
Yes. The home inspector knows how to treat these kinds of properties, which sometimes have unique requirements. In multifamily
dwellings, for example, each individual unit—no matter how small—is part of the bigger whole, the association. Inspectors know that big
costs to the association will result in big assessments to the unit owners. The mentality that the association maintains everything is a big
myth. “If there are 300 condos, you are 1/300th of the association. So if you take care of a small problem before it becomes a big problem,
assessments for repairs may be reduced.”
As for new homes, inspectors go beyond the visit by the typical building inspector, whose visit may take only 20 to 40 minutes to ensure
the home warrants a certificate of occupancy. A home inspector's scrutiny could take two to three hours.
How do I find an inspector?
You can ask other brokers or your sales associates for their best recommendations or consult the Yellow Pages. But be aware that the
field of home inspections is rapidly growing. Not everyone who does inspections is actually qualified.
You are primarily responsible for your own due diligence. Never waive home inspections even on a new home. The builder could have
skimped in the construction, used under-sized components or worse yet, hired incompetent sub-contractors. There are countless examples
of new homes which deviate significantly from plans or specifications. Have an inspection performed before the builder’s one year
warranty expires, and submit all repair requests to the builder prior to the warranty expiration.
The requirement of visual inspections and testing is even more compelling for a used home.
Some states require licensing of home inspectors. They are Nevada, Arizona, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South
Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.
What actually do inspectors do?
If you're afraid you'll sound silly on this one, don’t be. The inspector examines the components of a home that are accessible and visible.
For buyers, many of whom are making the biggest investment of their lives, the inspection helps eliminate surprises that can sour a deal.
Why can’t buyers and sellers do their own inspection?
Neither sellers nor buyers can stay objective about property they have a financial—or emotional—interest in. They need an objective
opinion from a trained third party. Inspectors understand a home's systems and how they function together and why they might fail.
Do home inspectors view all kinds of properties, like condos, town homes, and new homes?
Yes. The home inspector knows how to treat these kinds of properties, which sometimes have unique requirements. In multifamily
dwellings, for example, each individual unit—no matter how small—is part of the bigger whole, the association. Inspectors know that big
costs to the association will result in big assessments to the unit owners. The mentality that the association maintains everything is a big
myth. “If there are 300 condos, you are 1/300th of the association. So if you take care of a small problem before it becomes a big problem,
assessments for repairs may be reduced.”
As for new homes, inspectors go beyond the visit by the typical building inspector, whose visit may take only 20 to 40 minutes to ensure
the home warrants a certificate of occupancy. A home inspector's scrutiny could take two to three hours.
How do I find an inspector?
You can ask other brokers or your sales associates for their best recommendations or consult the Yellow Pages. But be aware that the
field of home inspections is rapidly growing. Not everyone who does inspections is actually qualified.
| Jeffrey Grober Jeff@lasvegasinspector.com 702-373-3308 |
| For your Professional Residential and Commercial Building Inspection Needs Jeffrey Grober Ph: 702.373.3308 E-mail: jeff@lasvegasinspector.com |
