The second most important person in the real estate transaction is the Home Inspector. Get a good one you can trust.
A buyer may use any home inspector they like. Here are a few home inspectors that I trust. No one is perfect, but these are some of the better ones. These are licensed and insured. It is a law in Kansas but not in Missouri. For a Missouri inspection be sure to ask. A good inspector will climb on the roof, crawl in the attic and in the crawl space. They can arrange for termite and radon testing. Some may be available on Saturdays.
An inspection is typically 2-3 hours. Some buyers are there the whole time, some come for the last 30 minutes or so to review the findings. Most inspectors produce a 30-50 page report with photos for the client’s review later review. I’ll be there as well.
The weather is the trick. Normally I like to get the inspections done ASAP. That way if we need to call in any specialists we have ample time.
It is a good practice for the buyer to contact the inspector directly to schedule the appointment. Also, to arrange for payment which is normally due at the time of inspection.
If there is ice or snow the inspectors will not climb on the roof.
Star Home Inspections – Larry or Greg
http://www.starhomeinspection.biz/ContactUs
816-554-1110
Sweet Home Inspections – James Allen
http://sweethomeinspections.com/index.html
913-894-5893
The Home Team – Mike Faulconer
http://www.kansascity-homeinspections.com/
913-642-3515
INSURANCE INSPECTION – It is wise to contact your insurance agent immediately. Due to some heavy claims in the KC area some companies are hesitant to write policies on homes and/or exclude items, such as the roof or an electrical fire. A good broker that I trust is Chuck Eberly with Goodman Gravely (913) 782-1404. Email: ceberle@insurancesourceagency.com
Call them to inspect the property quickly. If an insurance issue is found after the inspection period the buyer may not have any recourse.
Steve Kornspan
Re/Max Premier Realty Kansas City | Associate Broker, ABR, GRI, SRES
913-871-4148 ext 2 | Fax: 913-562-5789
