Russel Ray, Property Consultant

ONE INSPECTION DOES NOT FIT ALL!

BASIC INSPECTION (starting at $149)

This is my most popular inspection and most closely
resembles the inspections done by my major
competition. It includes only major defects. It does
not include (1) my free appliance package, (2)
recall and safety concern research on appliances
and equipment, or (3) cosmetic damage and
“minor” defects (note that cosmetic damage and
“minor” defects are determined solely by me and
may differ from your opinion or from the opinions of
third parties).

Cosmetic damage and “minor” defects are things
such as doorknob holes in walls; loose hardware on
doors, cabinets, and drawers; and small holes or
minor damage to screen doors and windows. In the
overall scheme of things, those common problems
are not difficult or expensive to resolve. However,
if you want me to document as many of those as
possible, you want at least my STANDARD
inspection. Keep in mind that one damaged screen
window might be okay, but what if there are 15
damaged screen windows? Now that minor cost for
repairing one screen is multiplied by a factor of
however many screen windows are involved.

The BASIC inspection is best for Clients needing
just the basic, major defects, either because they
are an investor and will be gutting and renovating
the house, or because they are a general
handyman or other person familiar with the ins and
outs of real estate. Price-shoppers also usually
order this type of inspection.

This inspection is not recommended for first-time
home buyers, Realtors completing their first
property inspection experience, or anyone
purchasing a newly constructed or recently
renovated home.

In having a BASIC inspection, it is very important
that you read through my Real Estate SOLUTIONS
and your property report to get a full and complete
understanding of the condition of the house at the
time of the inspection, as well as what I did and did
not do, or could and could not do, at the time of
the inspection.

If you have any questions, contact me, preferably
BEFORE your property inspection time contingency
period expires but certainly BEFORE CLOSE OF
ESCROW.

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