Est. Reading Time: 7-9 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector What a summer it’s been! Here in Minnesota, we’ve had our fair share of heavy rain and sweltering heat. But alas, fall is right around the corner—and getting your home ready before the snow flies is essential. Maybe you noticed a few issues […]
Top 10 Fall Maintenance Tasks from a Home Inspector Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 3-4 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Within the first few minutes of walking through a home, most inspectors can tell whether the inspection will be straightforward or full of surprises. I’d like to share a few things that can help make an inspector’s day go more smoothly—along with some
A Seller’s Guide: Preparing Your Home for a Smooth Inspection Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 3-4 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector * I am not a licensed Realtor® and it is recommended to talk with your Realtor® about whether or not a pre-list inspection is in your best interest. Every situation is different and your Realtor® will know what could be best for you
Pre-listing Inspection: Do My Sellers Need One? Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesWritten by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Is A Water Test Needed In A Home Inspection? As home inspectors, we are often asked if the water in a particular city is “good” or not. That is a tough question to answer as there are many variables to that answer. Does the
Is A Water Test Needed In A Home Inspection? Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 8 minutesWritten by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Realtor Tips: Easy Things to Spot During a Showing Sometimes during the walkthrough portion of a home inspection, our client’s realtor will ask about what are some small things that they can be on the lookout for during an initial showing that could not
Realtor Tips: Easy Things to Spot During a Showing Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 9 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector How Long Will My Appliances Last? One of the most common questions I am asked during a home inspection is, “How long will X appliance last?” That can be a tough question to answer as each appliance has a different life expectancy and there are
How Long Will My Appliances Last? Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 6 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector October is Fire Prevention Month! It’s a great time to refresh your memory about important fire prevention measures in your home, and to check those smoke alarms! Even as Home Inspectors who look for the presence of smoke alarms during every inspection, it’s
Est. Reading Time: 8 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Sewer Scopes When it comes to a general home inspection, it’s important to understand what is included in the inspection and what areas are not included or what limitations there are. We joke that one good way to know what we can’t inspect
What is a Sewer Scope? Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 7 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Certified Professional Home Inspector Oftentimes during a home inspection, I am asked if the home contains any of “The Big Three”: asbestos, lead, or mold. This is a hard question to answer and is more involved than a simple yes or no. Since these tend to be
The “Big Scary Three”: Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Read More »
Est. Reading Time: 4 minutes Written by Britney Ahlmann, Director of Operations Many cities in the Twin Cities area require that a Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) Evaluation is completed prior to listing a property for sale. These evaluations are also referred to as Time of Sale (TOS) and Point of Sale (POS), depending
What To Know About Twin Cities Area TISH Evaluations Read More »
