Do Condos and Apartments Need Home Inspections in Illinois?
July 1, 2020
Opinions vary concerning the question of whether or not condos and apartments need home inspections. Some people believe that inspections are solely for single-family homes, while others wouldn’t dream of moving into any type of residence without a thorough inspection... Read More >
Should I Get a Pre-Listing Home Inspection Before I Sell My Home?
June 1, 2020
When looking at the potential costs involved when selling your home, you may be considering avoiding the cost of having a pre-listing home inspection completed. But is avoiding the up-front cost of the inspection a decision that you may regret... Read More >
Who Pays For The Home Inspection in Illinois?
May 1, 2020
First time homebuyers often ask, “Who pays for the home inspection?” That’s a very good question; one which is often asked as a contract is being drawn up. The short answer is: “It depends.” For both the buyer and the... Read More >
What You Should Do During a Home Inspection in Illinois
April 1, 2020
Buyers and sellers alike wonder what you should do during a home inspection. The inspection is a critical component of the buyer/seller dance and both parties know that if the wheels come off here that a completed sale could be... Read More >
8 Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
March 1, 2020
You’ve listed your home and a motivated buyer loved it, signed a contract to buy, and secured financing. Now comes the make or break part of the equation: the home inspection. These home inspection tips for sellers will relieve your stress... Read More >
Home Inspection Tips for Buyers in Illinois
February 1, 2020
The offer’s been made and accepted, and the contract has been signed. You’ve just purchased a new home! It’s a time of joy and excitement. But after a good night’s sleep, the first hint of fear arrives. What if I... Read More >
Why Schedule a Termite Inspection?
January 8, 2020
You may be in the process of buying or selling a home and a termite inspection is required to be able to close on the property. Or, you may have lived in your home for a couple of years and... Read More >
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
February 26, 2019
How long does a home inspection take? This may be a question you ask when going through your real estate negotiations. Real estate transactions are time-consuming, so managing every minute is very important. Whether purchasing or selling a home, the... Read More >
Do Home Inspectors Go on the Roof?
November 21, 2018
Why Do Home Inspectors Go on the Roof? It is stated that going on the roof is the best roof inspection method. What is inspected? Are there properties of a roof not seen from the ground? All these are good... Read More >
Illinois Home Inspection Checklist
September 26, 2018
A Professional Home Inspection Checklist – What to Prepare For If you are a home buyer or seller and you are wondering what a home inspection includes, you have found the right place. This Illinois home inspection checklist is meant to... Read More >