To Real Estate Professionals

To Real Estate Professionals:

I'd like to introduce my company to you. A thru Z Home Inspection, Inc. serves Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Greene Counties and Connecticut . We offer our clients a report that is professional and easy to read. Each report is delivered to the client in a timely manner. Included with each report is a general information section that explains, in detail, various components of the home and has many safety tips which clients and realtors find very useful. The report is enclosed in a high quality binder, perfect for easy future reference. A thru Z Home Inspection, Inc. knows how important it is to put everything into perspective. We do not let one defect outweigh all of the aspects that the client's home has going for it.
A thru Z Home Inspection, Inc. is a full time home inspection company with many years of experience in the home inspection profession. Our inspector is fully qualified, well trained and has "hands on" experience in all aspects of home construction and systems. Our inspections adhere to American Society of Home Inspection standards and state regulations. Please consider adding A thru Z Home Inspection, Inc. to your referral list that you hand out to your clients.
I would like to show you and your associates a presentation on our services. Please feel free to send me an e-mail to schedule such a presentation.

Sincerely,

Erik J. Vandenberg
President/ Professional Home Inspector

Real Estate Professionals and Seller can speed their home inspection by following these suggestions. The inspection will go more smoothly, with fewer concerns to delay closing.

1. Confirm that water, electric and gas service is on throughout the house, with gas pilot lights burning and that there is sufficient oil in the oil tank. All major appliances should be plugged in/turned on prior to the inspection.
2. Ensure that pets won't hinder the inspection. Ideally they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Ask seller about any pets that might be in the home.
3. Have seller replace burned out bulbs prior to the inspection to avoid a "possible dead lighting fixture" report that may suggest an electrical problem.
4. Make sure that all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are tested and mounted in the appropriate places, and new batteries installed.
5. Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters, and have heating and air conditioning units cleaned and in working order, as well as cleaning the chimney(s) throughout the home. Air filters should fit securely.
6. Have seller limit stored items around the home. On the exterior of the home, have them remove debris and wood away from the foundation. These may be cited as "conducive conditions" for wood destroying insects.
7. Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels, water heaters, attics and crawl spaces.
8. Unlock the areas that inspectors must access - attic doors or hatches, electric service panels, closets, fence gates and crawl spaces.
9. Have seller cut tree limbs that overhang the roof and cut shrubs at least two feet back from the house. Recommend removing any vines that may be growing on the house.
10. Attend to broken, missing or damaged items such as doorknobs, locks and latches; window panes, screens and locks; cabinets, counter tops, gutters, downspouts, siding, damaged walls and chimney caps.
11. When applicable, the septic and well should be located prior to the inspection and the location be made known to the inspector.

Having these areas checked before the home inspection will save time during the inspection, will make the inspection run more smoothly and will save seller unnecessary stress. In addition, following these steps will decrease the amount of negative comments reported about the home. The seller will thank you.