The document provides an overview of the home inspection methodology and standards used by Tom Yeager, a certified home inspector. It discusses the types of inspections conducted, including for buyers and sellers. It outlines the inspection process from initial contact to the delivery of the report. Standards followed are based on NACHI guidelines. Environmental issues that may be encountered like radon, mold, lead paint, and asbestos are also summarized along with guidance on further testing.
Buyer – Single family dwelling, condo, manufactured home (mobile home) duplex, multi-family (6 to 8 units)
Brochure
Should a New Home be inspected? When signing and/or at warranty.
General Practitioner Deal Breaker????? 1. 80K Structural – still bought 2. One realtor complaint
Client or Realtor can make arrangements – pre-coordinate schedules Who will be at the inspection and for how Long ??? MLS or finished square footage and age YOUR responsibility to make sure the utilities are on!!!!!!!
Inspection Confirmation e-mail – AFTER arrangements with LA
Educational opportunity but don’t shadow (client management) Inspect Exterior, walk around Inspect Interior, walk through Check windows
PDF posted to my web page, I send you and the client the link. Hardcopy – mail or drop off Build in enough time before the Inspection Objection deadline
ASHI vs. NACHI
No tool box in my vehicle. other buildings: electricity? Quoted? Cosmetic - $200 Permanent? – washer and dryer, refrigerator move items –break grandma’s hummle collection, Kylle Knudsen Turn water on – 2 stories
The house, not the grounds unless…. No sprinkler systems REPRESENTATIVE number of windows, electrical
Not visible? Comfort the client Areas where water damage is present can provide conditions that are conducive for molds to form. Some molds can be hazardous to human health. Further testing by a certified environmental specialist or lab to determine if water damaged areas contain toxic molds is recommended. A certified environmental remediation specialist should perform removal of any mold-infected areas if toxic mold is found. Proper removal of materials by qualified individuals is necessary to avoid spreading mold spores throughout the interior of the structure.