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John Wieland Homes has a sign that says “Yes You Can”

Atlanta Home Inspector — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:59:38 +0000

I was driving down the road heading to an Alpharetta home inspection and saw a sign at the entrance of one of John Wielands neighborhoods. The sign said “Yes You Can” and that got me to thinking…..

Yes You Can get great deals right now!

Yes You Can own a new home and get a tax break from Uncle Sam!

Yes You Can find new homes for sale in the John Wieland neighborhoods.

BUT No You Can Not assume that every home is perfectly built just because it is a new home. Even the new homes for sale still are built by contractors that may have an off day or a forgetful moment and we have found several issues with roofs on new homes.

So my last Yes You Can goes along with the home inspection part, can you get Peace of Mind by having your new home inspected “YES YOU CAN” so call us today!

make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.

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Flood Insurance Information from Chris Jordan

Atlanta Home Inspector — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:48:33 +0000

Ran across this really great Article from Chris Jordan, with Atlanta Insurance Live

September 21, 2009 is a day that will resonate with Atlanta residents for many years. Parts of our city experienced as much as 20 inches of rainfall in a 48 hour period, causing devastating flooding throughout the area. Thousands of homes have been lost, and families will spend months (and in some cases, years) trying to rebuild their lives. The truly unfortunate side of this story is that many of these families did not have flood insurance.

Flooding from rainfall is not covered under a standard homeowner’s insurance policy. A flood insurance policy is something that must be purchased separately through FEMA. Out of 2.2 million homeowners in Georgia, it is estimated that only 91,000 households have a flood insurance policy.

There are three types of flood insurance policies available. First is a policy that covers both your dwelling and your contents. This type of policy is available in both standard risk and preferred risk areas. Next is a policy that covers only your dwelling. This type of policy is available in standard risk areas only. Finally, you can get a policy that covers only your contents. This policy can be purchased in either preferred or standard risk areas. Maximum coverage on a flood policy is $250,000 for your dwelling, and $100,000 for your contents.

To read the rest of the article, visit here http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/will-your-flood-damage-be-covered-by-your-insurance-16153/

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Of course, when you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.

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Atlanta home inspector ran across this post “biggest selling myths uncovered”

Atlanta Home Inspector — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:07:59 +0000

The Atlanta home inspector ran across the following article talking about selling your home and the myths that go along with them. I thought it was some great information and wanted to share it with you. Also you might want to visit our page about the benefits of having a home pre-inspected before you list it or put it on the market.

1. Myth: You should always price your home high and gradually lower it if it doesn’t sell.
2. Myth: Minor repairs can wait until later. There are more important things to be done.
3. Myth: Once potential buyers see the inside of your home, curb appeal won’t matter.
4. Myth: Once potential buyers fall in love with the exterior look of your home, you put interior improvements on the back burner.
5. Myth: Your home must be every homebuyer’s dream home.
6. Myth: Buyers are never swayed by sellers that offer creative financing options.
7. Myth: You are better off selling your home on your own, thus saving the commission you would have paid to a real estate agent.
8. Myth: Good sellers should be available to guide prospective buyers through the home, giving the whole process a more personal touch.
9. Myth: Successful sellers insist that the terms of the sale happen their way or no way.
10. Myth: When you receive an offer, you should make the buyer wait. This gives you a better negotiating position.

Now to find out the truths go visit my friend, Jodi Smith, a North Atlanta Realtor to get the rest of the story. She breaks it down so it’s easy to understand.

Now with all that said and done, did you know that getting your home pre-inspected can actually help you to sell your home faster, for more money and with less hassle, make sure that you get a thorough prelisting home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.

We are proud to offer our new FREE Home Utility/Communication Connection Services where one call does it all, Satellite, Internet, Cable TV, Home Security, and Phone. Call 1-866-594-4871 and provide them with access code 1008126. Call our Free Home Concierge Services to save time, save money and simplify life!

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All Atlanta home inspectors are not created equal

Atlanta Home Inspector — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:14:32 +0000

As a Marietta home inspector, I often have the opportunity to talk with people about their home inspection process. The one thing that I hate to run up on is a home owner that is selling their home and I happen to be there for the buyer, and locate an issue. One of the things that I hear, is “Well I had this home inspected by (no names here) and they never mentioned it, why didn’t they tell me about this before I bought it?” A lot of the times these items are located on the roof and could be missed by someone who will not or does not walk the roof now day. Another thing I get asked is why do I take so long, once again they are comparing my three to four hour home inspection compared to their one and a half to two hour Marietta home inspection. I feel sorry for these home owners who are now left holding the bag and there isn’t a thing that I can do about it. Make sure when you are calling around and getting quotes for your up coming home inspection that you are comparing apples to apples, or quality to quality. The one thing you don’t want is Cheap Charlie doing your home inspection, there is a reason why he is cheap and he may end up costing you hundreds or even thousands in the long run.

Now with all that said and done, when you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Marietta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.

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Insurance tip from Atlanta Insurance Live, Chris Jordan

Atlanta Home Inspector — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:36:22 +0000

As an Atlanta home inspector, I often run across things that I think would benefit new home owners. My good friend, Chris Jordan from Atlanta Insurance Live is always sharing great videos and information with me and I wanted to share the following link to his latest tip. http://atlantainsurancelive.com/?p=394 : Do you have an inventory of your household items? If you do then you should be smiling like the couple in the photo, no one ever plans for tragedy to hit, but better to have a plan and not need it then not have a plan and need it. It’s your choice.

Hope that helps! He also has some great links on his website for other valuable tools when you are dealing with insurance. When purchasing a new home their is two things that you don’t want to do without, insurance and a great home inspection to make sure that you are not buying the money pit! It is no longer a great deal if you end up spending thousands on undisclosed issues.

Now with all that said and done, when you find your dream home, make sure that you get a thorough home inspection from the Atlanta home inspector, David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections, he serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. Call us today at 404-788-2581 for a thorough home inspection. We won’t let you buy the money pit.

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Atlanta home inspector shares article about Home Warranties

Atlanta Home Inspector — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:58:00 +0000

Atlanta home inspector wanted to share an article with you that was found on Jodi Smith, North Metro Atlanta Realtors website

HOME WARRANTIES Can Help You, Too!

May 18, 2009 by Jodi Smith, Marietta Realtor, Roswell Realtor, East Cobb Realtor

As it gets harder to sell homes in today’s market, many sellers and Real Estate Agents are turning to Home Warranties-using them as an added value for potential buyers. These plans give buyers some peace of mind, knowing they’ll be covered for any unexpected repairs to their new home. Plus, they help protect Realtors against claims from buyers wanting reimbursement for property defects that arise after closing.

A home is the single largest investment that most people will ever make, and the last thing a new homeowner wants to learn is that they are facing an expensive repair. And while an inspection may find many problems that could be covered b y a home warranty, it cannot account for latent issues that are beyond an inspector’s scope or occur down the road after the sale is complete. To help prevent post-closing glitches, more sellers are offering to include a home warranty in the sale of their homes to allow buyers to purchase with more confidence. In fact, real estate professionals are now purchasing warranties as a gift for buyers and sellers, while also helping protect themselves from future litigation.

To help reduce your risk, you should recommend that your clients purchase a home warranty for their property and provide them a list of reputable companies to choose from. Encourage them to resarch the copanies thoroughly and ask the right questions, including:

Which components of thehome will be covered by the warranty, which component are not coverd, and what are the specific exclusions and limitations? Is additional coverage available for items like swimming pools or refrigerators?
How mch is the annual cost of the home warranty plan?
How much is the charge for a trade service call?
What are the total dollar limits on the warranty, and what are the limits for individual items?
How long has the company been in business, and is it licensed?
Is the company’s consumer service department available for requests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year?
Can the warranty be renewed?
Will a licensed contractor be used to make the repair, and what is the turnaround time?
What percentage of claims is paid?
What is the company’s customer retention ratio?

Most importantly you should stress the importance of reviewing a policy carfully before accepting it, paying particular attention to what is and isn’t covered. Often, thee contrac come with loopholes that require proper maintenance or upgrades to current building codes before repairs will be covered. If your clients decline this valuable coverage, you should document this fact in writing and retain the waiver in your transaction file.

When homeowners require more than a handshake after making the most significant investment of their lives, give them a home warranty and arm them with the security they need to help fight problems and various covered systems and appliances.

(Source: Realtor Magazine)

If you’re thinking about buying a home or selling your current one, Call Me Today: 678-763-6025 or Email Me: jodismith@kw.com! Let’s Get Started!!!

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