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How Pre-Listing Inspections Can Lead to Faster Sales. If you have been a real estate professional for a while, you have probably experienced three common facts about home inspections: 1) No house is perfect, 2) Nobody likes surprises, and 3) The sales price of a home never goes up after a buyer’s inspection. Every property […]
Congratulations to Our 5 Master Home Inspectors
We at Inspect 360 are proud of our 5 Master Home Inspectors What does it take to become a CMI? According to InterNachi (the company who certifies inspectors), the process is one that takes time and requires a lot of the inspector seeking the designation: Every Certified Master Inspector® must: Have completed 1,000 fee-paid […]
Purchasing an “As Is” Home? Do You Still Need an Inspection?
Some sellers – often, those working without an agent – want to sell their home “as is” so they don’t have to invest money fixing it up or take on any potential liability for defects. There is nothing wrong with buying a home “as is,” particularly if you can buy it at a favorable price, […]
Start the New Year Organized! Save Time and Donate Using Your Amazon Boxes
“Wait? What? How does that work?” Did you receive any Amazon boxes this holiday? You can use them to donate! “But Inspect360, how does that work?” Well it’s very simple. Let’s start at the very beginning… Step 1: Sort! Sort Before You Donate Once the New Year arrives, most families take down holiday decorations […]
How Real Estate Agents create liability for themselves in referring 3 Home Inspectors
written by Nathan Thornberry It’s one of the most amazing myths in real estate, and one not only believed thoroughly but often acted upon by over 80% of participants- brokers and agents alike. Sometimes it is an office policy, sometimes it is just the way of doing business, sometimes it is bad advice from an […]
Is your high-efficiency water heater going to lead to heartache?
It’s time to replace your old, energy-guzzling water heater, boiler, dehumidifier or furnace and you’ve done your homework. You’re going to save energy and money in the long run by switching to a high-efficiency condensing heater or boiler. It’s important to know the nuances of proper installation — even if you’re relying on a professional […]
Simple Tips to Save Money, Energy-saving Tips as the Heat Rises
With temperatures — and therefore, electric bills — on the rise, American homeowners are looking for the most effective ways to make the biggest dent in their energy bills; however, many may be overlooking some of the most important energy-saving tips. Homeowners are more likely to do simple things around the house to conserve energy, according to […]
5 Top Trends in Container Gardening
Gardening is a peaceful activity that eases tension, reduces overall stress and promotes longevity. One long-term study found that daily gardening reduces the risk for both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. With all of these benefits, there are ample reasons why people of all ages and lifestyles should start digging in the dirt. You don’t need […]
40 Years of Urban Forests Making Cities Safer
Apple computers, the rock band U2, “Rocky” and two national football teams — of all the things that turn 40 in 2016, none have transformed the American landscape as definitively and beautifully as the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program. Since its inception with partners from the National Association of State Foresters and the United States […]
New Home Improvement Trends For Your Property Investment
When you’re in the process of buying or building a home, you’re constantly researching trends and technology that will set your home apart. Fast forward a few years and you probably don’t have your finger on the pulse of home advancements like before. 6 Home Improvement Trends to Update your Stale Space It’s good you’ve […]