Sellers, are you prepared for the buyer's home inspection? Many of us would say yes, but are you really?

Many times on a home inspection, we find that the seller was not prepared at all. Important items like the electric panel were blocked, doors were locked to certain rooms, and certain areas were inaccessible.

When this happens, it may seem like a small thing to a seller, but not so much to a buyer. If areas are blocked, they may wonder if the seller could be hiding something. If the home isn't as clean as it was during the showing, they may be more inclined to move on and not be as attracted to the house.

It is really best to get ahead of these things,and keep the buyer and their home inspector happy.

Here are a few tips:

1. Keep attic, basement, and utility access as clear as possible
2. Make sure that the home inspector can open and access every room/door
3. Be sure to leave enough time for the inspection and not make the buyers feel pressured

Want to be even more ready? Watch this short video and see some more tips:

There is a lot to think about when buying a home. There is the mortgage, insurance, a large pile of documents, appraisals, and more.

But one of the most important steps when buying a home is getting a home inspection. Unfortunately though, the home inspection is almost an afterthought for many people.

Make sure that you make getting a home inspection one of the key parts of your transaction. Why get a home inspection? Watch the video below and see:

Are you buying an apartment building? Anywhere from a two-family to a multi-unit building, apartments can be one of the best real estate investments long term.

But like any real estate, it comes with risks. So have us perform a comprehensive inspection of your new apartments!

Are you selling your home? Selling your home, in a lot of ways, is just as stressful an endeavor as buying your home.

When selling a home, especially for the first time, many people tend to focus on things like comps, agent fees, and other items. And while they are very important, getting ahead of the home inspection is important too.

Even the best planned home sale can be derailed by a home inspector finding issues that you knew nothing about - and now your "smooth sailing" has turned into some "rough waters"

Getting a pre-listing home inspection helps you avoid all of this. Watch this short video and see why a pre-listing home inspection is a great tool to sell your home:

How much does a home inspection cost? We are often asked that question by many clients.

This is an especially common question when people are shopping around for a home inspector. 

​There are a lot of factors that go into determining the cost of a home inspection though.This short video will help you see what those factors are: