How You Can Help Your Clients
with the Home Inspection Process
We understand that a home inspection can be nerve-wracking for some, so we asked Tyler McAbee, a licensed Indiana home inspector and owner of ProSpect Home Inspections how this process could be made a little easier on your clients.
"You need to set their expectations. Let them know that every home will have issues and finding will be discovered during the inspection process.”
Tyler explains that a home inspection is not a “pass or fail”, but rather an opportunity to obtain more information about the home you are buying or selling.
There are many common things that are found during the inspection process. “typically minor repair issues and deferred maintenance concerns.”
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Top 5 Most Common Things Found During a Home Inspection That You Could Easily Fix Prior to Your Appointment.
1. Poorly maintained gutters
Sometimes all your gutters need is a good cleaning. If you are not someone who likes to get up on a ladder and muddy up your hands, you can always hire someone to do it for you. Gutter cleaning services typically cost $.95 - $1.85 per linear foot. depending on the size of your home, you may be paying a hefty price.
2. Chipped/peeling paint
When hiring someone to paint a room, it could range anywhere from $200 - $1,000 depending on the size of the room. Most painters charge $2 - $6 per square foot. This includes the price of labor and materials. The average living room is around 200 square feet. To hire a painter could cost you up to $1,200. If this sounds overwhelming to you, you will be pleased to know that painting a room yourself could help you save a lot of money. A gallon of primer will cover 200 square feet and a gallon of paint will cover 200 square feet. A gallon of paint typically costs around $50. Not including materials such as tape, brushes, and trays, paint alone will only cost you about 100$. So if you have the time and are up to the challenge, you may find that painting your own home is the most cost-effective option for you.
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3. Deteriorated sealants
Fixing deteriorated sealants yourself is actually much easier and more cost-effective than you may think. According to Calfeutrage Apex, to have someone reseal the exterior windows of a medium-sized home is anywhere from $3-$6 per linear foot. A $10 bottle of sealant at Lowes will cover about 25.6 linear feet. So, you can either pay up to $153 to have someone do it for you, or pay $10 to do it yourself.
4. Burnt lightbulbs
Typical, everyday lightbulbs are rarely over $10; However, it is important to make sure that the wattage is correct to avoid further issues. The wattage is typically printed on the bulb. Just make sure that the numbers match up and you will be good to go!
5. Drippy drains
Fixing a drippy drain by yourself may be a bit more challenging for those who are not plumbers; However, if you are up for the challenge, feel free to check out this article for more information: 4 Simple Ways to Fix a Leaky Sink Drain Pipe. If you are not feeling up to the challenge, plumbers in Indiana typically charge around $60 an hour. The price of the repair ultimately depends on the extent of the issue.
“All of these things could be easily addressed prior to the start of the home inspection.”
If you are in need of a home inspection in Delaware County or the surrounding areas, reach out to Tyler McAbee with ProSpect Home Inspections!
Phone: (260) -251-7338
Website: www.prospectHomeInspections.com