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Realtor® Nationwide Open House Weekend

Posted in Bay View, Buyers, Sellers by TTFY

Realtor® Nationwide Open House Weekend Provides Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers

This weekend buyers can have a greater chance of doing just that during Realtor® Nationwide Open House Weekend, which is organized by state and local Realtor® associations across the country. This Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, Realtors® from coast to coast will host thousands of open houses while engaging consumers on the benefits of homeownership and bringing buyers and sellers together.                                                                                                                   More information from the National Association of Realtors®

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I look forward to seeing you there!

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Realtors® Nationwide Open House Weekend

Posted in Around the home, Bay View, Buyers, Sellers by TTFY

We are participating in the Realtor’s® Nationwide Open House Weekend, Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th, 2011.

Open houses, open doors to buying opportunities. That’s the promise of the 2011 REALTORS® Nationwide Open House Weekend. REALTORS® throughout the Greater Milwaukee area will be participating in the event highlighting the benefits of homeownership, including:

• Historically Low Interest Rates
• Wide Selection on Homes in All Price Ranges
• Low Prices
• Tax Advantages to Ownership

We will hold open houses and be available to have one-on-one conversations regarding the local market with future homeowners. The purpose of the Nationwide Open House is to start a discussion between REALTORS® and the public regarding homeownership, their local community, and what options (buying vs. selling, downsizing, etc.) are right for potential buyers and sellers.

First-time buyers are especially encouraged to take advantage of this event and speak to a REALTOR® as a first step toward homeownership.

Stop-by one of our Open Houses:
Move-in Ready Ranch 6/4/11 1:00-2:30
Spacious Brick Ranch 6/5/11 12:00-1:30
Classic Bungalow with Modern Flair

We look forward to seeing and talking with you.

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Is a Home Inspection Important-Poll Results

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The results are in for the “Is a Home Inspection Important Poll”.

#1: Always

#2: Important when purchasing an “as is” property.

#3: I had an inspection done on my last purchase.

Thanks for your input.

Also I asked if Donn Anderson of Anderson Home Inspection would like to comment on this topic. Donn has an amazing amount of knowledge, experience and just happens to be a very nice guy.

Enjoy Donn’s comments.

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Some friends of ours bought a home several years ago with the intention of gutting the place and therefore felt that a home inspection was not necessary. They went down to the studs and did a fantastic rehab. The housewarming party was smokin’. Yep, they never checked the fireplace and when they used it the first time, at the party, the house burned to the ground. No one was injured.

A home inspector is required to inspect a fireplace. Not an inspection like you would get from a certified chimney sweep or a member of the National Fireplace Institute, but if they would have asked me to inspect the home prior to purchase, I always recommend following the advise of the National Fireplace Institute and have a level II inspection preformed.

On a less happy note, I was an Expert Witness in a law suit a few weeks ago. The attorney for the injured party contacted me and asked if Home Inspectors were required to inspect hand railings. That was it. I said yes, and wrote a letter to that effect. I was one of the co-authors of the jurisprudence exam for Home Inspectors in WI and even include a copy of our Standard of Practice to everyone of our clients. The person who bought the property decided not to have a home inspection under the impression that the only reason to have an inspection, was to negotiate a better price on the property. Since the property was being purchased from a friend at a good price, the feeling was that it was not necessary to have an inspection. A short time later, a tenent at the property reached for the handrail on the steps and the handrail pulled out of the wall. That person was very seriously injured and will never be able to do many of the things we all take for granted.

Home Inspectors are licensed in WI by the Dept of Regulation and Licensing. We are “required” to report on Material Adverse Facts – something that significantly reduces the functionality or structural integrity of components or systems and something that poses a significant health or safety risk to the occupants. It’s not just about the money, it’s about health and safety too. When I was asked my opinion about not having a home inspection, I said I thought it was foolish. On my drive home I wish I would have said it was irresponsible. I know that sounds strong and opinionated especially coming from someone who earns a living inspecting homes. The comment is not meant to be self serving. Think about that person that was injured, realize that if that person fell and landed in such a way that the worse that could happen, did happen. Now think of that person being the person that you love the most. For the price of a home inspection, lives can be changed forever.

Donn Anderson

Anderson Home Inspection

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