Comments on: Does The Seller Need To Fix This? http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/ Home Inspections in the Twin Cities Thu, 17 May 2012 09:32:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Should Real Estate Agents Attend The Home Inspection? | Structure Tech Home Inspections http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-5055 Should Real Estate Agents Attend The Home Inspection? | Structure Tech Home Inspections Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:34:45 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-5055 [...] Does The Seller Need To Fix This? [...] [...] Does The Seller Need To Fix This? [...]

]]> By: garage door repair houston http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-2367 garage door repair houston Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:36:29 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-2367 Just want to say that all your four points are perfect on purchasing house point of view. It isn't always true that the house,which is gonna to sell, is perfect. There might be the defects,but if the defects are unrepairable or big than there must be seller's responsibility to have the house repaired. However long list of little defects is not necessarily hand on to the seller. The best way is inspect house perfectly,while you are on purchasing. Glad to read your post! Thanks. Just want to say that all your four points are perfect on purchasing house point of view. It isn’t always true that the house,which is gonna to sell, is perfect. There might be the defects,but if the defects are unrepairable or big than there must be seller’s responsibility to have the house repaired. However long list of little defects is not necessarily hand on to the seller.
The best way is inspect house perfectly,while you are on purchasing.
Glad to read your post!
Thanks.

]]> By: Reuben Saltzman http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-2039 Reuben Saltzman Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:50:41 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-2039 Hi Tim, Let me respond to your questions individually. <blockquote><em>is it normal for an inspector to advise i change my breakers frfom 15amp to 20 amp?</em></blockquote> I'm not sure why an buyer would ask you to do that. That doesn't sound normal to me. For instance, it's 'code' to have at least two 20 amp circuits for the kitchen countertop outlets... but a home inspection is not a code inspection, and even if it was, this wasn't 'code' 50 years ago. <blockquote><em>also to adjust the garage door sensitivity. im told that it doesnt go back up as easily as it should when it hits something.</em></blockquote> I'm not sure why someone would mention that it doesn't go up as easily as it should - either it goes up or it doesn't. The industry standard test for a garage door opener is to place a flat 2x4 below the door. If the door auto-reverses when it hits a block of wood, it passes. If it doesn't, it fails. Black and white. I'm sorry you have such a big list of repairs to do. I hope I don't get a list like that when I go to sell my house. Hi Tim,

Let me respond to your questions individually.

is it normal for an inspector to advise i change my breakers frfom 15amp to 20 amp?

I’m not sure why an buyer would ask you to do that. That doesn’t sound normal to me. For instance, it’s ‘code’ to have at least two 20 amp circuits for the kitchen countertop outlets… but a home inspection is not a code inspection, and even if it was, this wasn’t ‘code’ 50 years ago.

also to adjust the garage door sensitivity. im told that it doesnt go back up as easily as it should when it hits something.

I’m not sure why someone would mention that it doesn’t go up as easily as it should – either it goes up or it doesn’t. The industry standard test for a garage door opener is to place a flat 2×4 below the door. If the door auto-reverses when it hits a block of wood, it passes. If it doesn’t, it fails. Black and white.

I’m sorry you have such a big list of repairs to do. I hope I don’t get a list like that when I go to sell my house.

]]> By: tim kad http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-2037 tim kad Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:26:55 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-2037 im in the inspection process. im selling my 50 year old home, that i extensively rehabbed on my own. talking about nit picky inspectors! im wondering, is it normal for an inspector to advise i change my breakers frfom 15amp to 20 amp? also to adjust the garage door sensitivity. im told that it doesnt go back up as easily as it should when it hits something. i know its just a minor adjustment, however its another task in a long list of pddily little crap. i knew my c/a didnt work and told buyer in advance that id have a cert hvac guy come out. now,though im being told by my agent that ill have to hire a couple different tradesman that can write lien waivers and warranty their work. we r talking basic everyday maintenance man issuses here. please advise, comment. thanks im in the inspection process. im selling my 50 year old home, that i extensively rehabbed on my own. talking about nit picky inspectors! im wondering, is it normal for an inspector to advise i change my breakers frfom 15amp to 20 amp? also to adjust the garage door sensitivity. im told that it doesnt go back up as easily as it should when it hits something. i know its just a minor adjustment, however its another task in a long list of pddily little crap. i knew my c/a didnt work and told buyer in advance that id have a cert hvac guy come out. now,though im being told by my agent that ill have to hire a couple different tradesman that can write lien waivers and warranty their work. we r talking basic everyday maintenance man issuses here. please advise, comment. thanks

]]> By: Drive-By Inspections | Reuben's Home Inspection Blog http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-1250 Drive-By Inspections | Reuben's Home Inspection Blog Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:59:50 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-1250 [...] inspectors will uncover defects with the home.  What happens now?  As I mentioned in my blog Does The Seller Need To Fix This?, buyers will often ask sellers to make repairs, take money off the purchase price, or cancel the [...] [...] inspectors will uncover defects with the home.  What happens now?  As I mentioned in my blog Does The Seller Need To Fix This?, buyers will often ask sellers to make repairs, take money off the purchase price, or cancel the [...]

]]> By: Tina Gleisner http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Tina Gleisner Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:33:59 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-100 Reuben, Loved your post so I took the idea & ran with it. Gave you credit and a link to your website, so check it out at http://hometipsandtools.com/articles/after-the-home-inspection-who-does-what/ Reuben, Loved your post so I took the idea & ran with it. Gave you credit and a link to your website, so check it out at http://hometipsandtools.com/articles/after-the-home-inspection-who-does-what/

]]> By: admin http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-92 admin Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:55:00 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-92 Lorraine - but of course! I just thought this was assumed :-) Lorraine – but of course! I just thought this was assumed :-)

]]> By: Lorraine Smith http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Lorraine Smith Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-90 Reuben You and I have gone down this path more than once. I agree with your statements...with one big addition! Most of these issues (including the one where your inspection before closing shows the work isn't done properly)...SHOULD have the realtor involved (listing agent and/or buyer's agent) to make sure there are no surprises. It means an agent needs to be more involved with the sale. Thanks...love the info. Reuben
You and I have gone down this path more than once. I agree with your statements…with one big addition! Most of these issues (including the one where your inspection before closing shows the work isn’t done properly)…SHOULD have the realtor involved (listing agent and/or buyer’s agent) to make sure there are no surprises. It means an agent needs to be more involved with the sale. Thanks…love the info.

]]> By: Terry Blessing http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/negotiations-after-the-inspection/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Terry Blessing Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:55:32 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=94#comment-19 Hey Reuben, Comment regarding most carpentry needs a permit. Permit needed only for structural, additions, windows in a sleeping room (bedroom) or egress, roofing, change of room size. You can do a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel (with the layout unchanged) without a building permit (you still may need plumbing or electrical). Love your blog!! Terry Blessing Classic Remodelers, Inc. Hey Reuben,
Comment regarding most carpentry needs a permit.
Permit needed only for structural, additions, windows in a sleeping room (bedroom) or egress, roofing, change of room size.
You can do a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel (with the layout unchanged) without a building permit (you still may need plumbing or electrical).
Love your blog!!
Terry
Blessing Classic Remodelers, Inc.

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