Abstract – Keats Island Home Inspector note on the need to perform a safety check prior to starting an inspection. Never Ignore Body Signals – Toes Tingle In order to do this inspection one needed the agility of a mountain goat. In the absence of this gene, safety measures are required. You know that you are …
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Abstract: Keats Island Home Inspection notes on lot considerations. The property may be vacant or with a tear-down. We review the questions that need to be addressed when the focus is on the suitability of the lot for future development. This past weekend I accompanied a serious buyer to Keats Island. We looked at a …
Steep Access Considerations Abstract: Keats Island Home Inspection notes on a recreational property with a steep driveway approach. What will be the resulting issues for the buyers? Buyer Advantage In general, I have found that the majority of buyers will not consider a property with a steep driveway. As such, the seller will likely be …
Abstract: Keats Island Home Inspector notes on learning how to operate house systems as they were meant to be used by the seller. The buyer needs the seller’s instructions. On a recent Keats Island home inspection, I had the opportunity to witness such a high level of co-operation between the buyer and seller, that I …
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Buyer Tips from a Recreational Property Inspector In this blog, a recreational property inspector highlights 3 considerations that every buyer should honestly ask of themselves to see if this real estate is a good fit for them. Some suggestions are also provided. Don’t buy that vacation cabin or cottage unless you can separate the facts …
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Abstract: Keats Island Home Inspection notes on site selection, seasonal use and owner improvements may affect buyers’ expectations, how they plan to use the property, how much time will have to be devoted to working weekends. Island properties are special, not only for their location but also for the fact that they allow the owners …
Abstract: Keats Island Home Inspector notes on how local knowledge makes a big difference, especially when travel is restricted to walk-on ferry service or water taxi only. Travel time and costs have to be considered in the inspection fee. Travel Time Significant Consideration On a recent Keats Island home inspection, it was a cool and …