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Customer Story of the Month
Last week, I was called by a customer in the rural area of Tracy who wanted to know about our energy auditing services. He complained that he was spending over $700.00 a month for PG&E utilities and that the heating and cooling of his house were the main cause of his high energy bills. He told me that didn’t want to spend $20,000.00 to upgrade his HVAC system, ...
How to schedule a Home Inspection
September 23rd, 2009
How to schedule a Home Inspection
Since there is no licensing of home inspectors in California, it is imperative that real estate service providers recommend a qualified professional. The following tips can help:
Offer several qualified references to buyers.
Ask the inspector for a sample of past inspection reports — most professional inspectors provide a detailed report offering a comp ...
Home Inspection Myths
September 23rd, 2009
Myth: The inspection report is a seller’s repair list.REALITY: The purpose of a home inspection is not to serve the seller with a repair list. The primary objective is to know what you are buying before you buy it. All homes have defects; it's not possible to acquire one that is perfect. What you want is a working knowledge of significant defects before you close escrow. The inspector’s role ...