| Why do thousands of Arizonans have puddles | | | | this initial outlay is worthwhile considering the |
| under their bathroom sinks, windows that will not | | | | expense of rewiring or re-plumbing an entire |
| open and shake with terror when they consider | | | | house! Think about this. You may decide to sell |
| putting their property on the Phoenix MLS? | | | | your property. Once on the Phoenix MLS, your |
| Moreover, what is that smell? | | | | perspective buyer will certainly order a real estate |
| It is the smell of buyers being burned because | | | | inspection. A small fee up front, at the time of |
| they failed to secure a real estate inspection. Just | | | | construction, can prevent the anxiety of awaiting |
| refer to the New York Times article of August | | | | your buyers report and let you negotiate through |
| 15, 2006, When Elevators Fail, City Falters for a | | | | the sale with the upper hand. Seriously consider it. |
| perfect example of this serious problem.¹ | | | | A relatively small up front expense can let you |
| Real estate inspections became a burning topic in | | | | enter the Phoenix MLS with confidence instead of |
| Arizona when a red-hot Phoenix MLS combined | | | | sleepless nights. |
| with the strong sellers markets of 2004 and 2005 | | | | How can you arrange a real estate inspection? |
| caused many buyers to not secure adequate or | | | | It is easy and most of the work can be done for |
| any real estate inspections. | | | | you! I and agents like me know reputable licensed |
| Real estate inspections and new construction, | | | | professionals, who can help you. In my own |
| what happened? Not all construction companies | | | | business, I always provide clients with a choice of |
| are alike. Many are reputable, paying great | | | | at least three honest and dependable inspectors, |
| attention to detail, while standing behind their | | | | who have excellent credentials. In addition, I |
| work. Others sprung up overnight due to the | | | | always arrange at least three new construction |
| recent Phoenix MLS boom and employ unknown | | | | real estate inspections, a good agent will. The first |
| and unskilled day laborers off the street, while | | | | is of the plumbing before the foundation is poured. |
| expecting one supervisor to oversee ten to | | | | The second takes place after the house has been |
| twenty job sites! Forget about attention to detail! | | | | roughed up, but prior to the installation of the |
| Of course, city inspections are required, but they | | | | walls and flooring. This real estate inspection allows |
| only look for code violations, not shoddy work or | | | | for a check of the studding, plumbing, electrical |
| outright mistakes. The frightening part is most | | | | and HVAC systems. The third real estate |
| mistakes can and are sealed into the walls and | | | | inspection is performed right before the buyer's |
| floors. This leaves buyers to discover major | | | | final walk through. After the third inspection, a list |
| problems later, after the builder is long gone. Your | | | | of necessary repairs is given to the buyer, who |
| home represents your single largest investment | | | | can discuss them with the builder. |
| and honest mistakes can happen no matter | | | | Do not get caught in the current Phoenix MLS |
| whom you choose to build with. Protect your | | | | frenzy! Be smart and protect your hard earned |
| investment. Have it inspected. | | | | money with a new construction inspection. Later, |
| What is the cost of a real estate inspection? | | | | when you decide to sell, enter the Phoenix MLS |
| Typically, between $300 and $600, but the final | | | | with confidence. |
| price depends on size and location. Nevertheless, | | | | |