Many statements are made about property inspectors that you should evaluate. They usually fall into four categories:
“It’s new construction so you do not need an inspection” In our 18-plus years in business, we have found unfinished roofs, unfinished plumbing, incorrect and dangerous electrical writing, leaking shower pans…all in new construction. When will it be easier to get the work corrected? Before you close? Or after you have paid?
“You have a warranty so you don’t need an inspection.” Warranties can certainly be a benefit. Even the best warranties that we have seen, however, take a lot of time, never cover everything, and sometimes seem written not to cover items. As an aside, A to Z Inspections provides the best warranty for a home owner: We will buy the home back from you at what you paid for it if we miss anything that the standards of practice require. The only caveats are that you must live in the home, a real estate agent must be involved, and the warranty is good for 90 days.
“We’ve got an inspector that we always use.” Or “That company is a deal killer.” Be sure that you get an independent third party that is working only for your interest. As past president of our state professional association twice, I have certainly heard inspectors say that they work for the real estate agent because that is where they get their referrals. Nationally-known inspector Barry Stone, in his syndicated column, says that you should seek out the inspection company that is “too picky, a deal killer” and similar descriptors.
“There are other offers. You don’t want to blow the deal” If you let sales tactics stop you from performing due diligence, you will regret it later.
Actions, knowledge, experience, degrees, certifications, publications/articles, communications – all of these may indicate professionalism. Two questions: How do I become more professional? How do I identify a professional?
Here are my personal commitments to become more professional:
Secure a degree or certification every year
Write one article that educates about our industry each month
Support industry educational activities
Serve as an officer in our professional association
Teach to the highest industry standards
What can you look for to quickly determine professionalism. Like the lotto: Pick 3!
A degree in their chosen field. Are you aware that under the direction of Dr. David Chapman, the University of Central Oklahoma offers a bachelor degree in real estate, one of only a few in the nation?
Additional certifications, designations beyond their initial degree or license
Published articles or books
Officer in their professional association
Over 5 years experience
Rave referrals from at least two customers
Recognized trainer or teacher
The commercial property or home that you buy is one of the largest financial investments, financial risks that you undertake in your life. Shouldn’t you expect, demand, maybe even invest 10 or 15 minutes to research, your real estate agent’s and your home inspector’s professionalism?
If you want more information about one of the best real estate degree programs in the country, contact, J. David Chapman, PhD, UCO Real Estate Program, [email protected], 405-202-2676, https://www.facebook.com/groups/ucorealestateclub/.
If you want information about one of the best inspection schools, contact Fred Ayers, HITS (Home Inspection Training Specialists) at 405/323-9722.
If you want the most thorough, the most professional property inspection, contact A to Z Inspections at 405/412-7861, extension 2 for commercial, extension 1 for residential.
Surprisingly, you may find the home inspector will not do crawlspaces or offer residential warranty one their inspection. Believe it our not, they may not be EPA Certified For Septic Systems or current on their Continuing Education.
A home inspection is a visible and accessible inspection of the property. This includes the components of the house and are reported if they do not meet these guidelines:
Are they in good working order?
Were they installed properly
Are they safe?
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You want an inspector that knows roofs and can tell if the roof was replaced correctly and within the normal standards and practices of the roofing industry.
Our A to Z master inspector, Cord Werner has completed the intensive HAAG Commercial Roof Inspector Certification course. In the roofing and inspection industries, the phrase “Haag Certified” carries a lot of weight since it means the inspector is highly proficient with all major types of roofs and damage assessment.
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At A to Z commercial inspections we suggest you ask the company you are interviewing these questions:
Do they give an overview of the repairs and defects discovered;
Do they provide a risk assessment matrix of potential areas of concern;
Are the details of each area inspected of the property with photos;
How do they conduct the review of the safety systems for commercial property;
Is their team certified experienced commercial inspectors.
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In 1979, after 2,500 Vietnam-era families petitioned Congress for a day of remembrance for prisoners of war and those missing in action, Congress designated the third Friday of September as the National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Four-tenths of one percent (0.4 of 1%) of American adults join America’s military. Let us remember those who served and especially those who were lost.
Would you mark the third Friday in September of next year and years following on your calendar to remember and honor America’s POWs and MIAs? Every cemetery in Oklahoma City has a veteran’s grave that is neglected. Might you consider adopting one?
I wish to thank my three sons – Chad, Cord, and Cole Werner – and my nephew Jason Blevins for their military service. Many feel that their children are too good for military service. I hope Werners will always raise their hands and say, “I’ll go. Send me.”
WW II POW 130,201 Died while POW 14,072 MIA 73,515
Korean War POW 7,140 Died while POW 2,701 MIA 7,841
Cold War Era MIA 126
Vietnam POW 725 Died while POW 64 MIA 1,626
Gulf War, Iraq and
Afghanistan POW 37 MIA 6
According to Motley Fool, a triple-net lease (“NNN lease”) is a form of real-estate lease agreement where the tenant or lessee is responsible for the ongoing expenses of the property, including real estate taxes, building insurance, and MAINTENANCE, in addition to paying rent and utilities.
Logic dictates that both the owner of the property and the prospective tenant should secure a physical inspection of the property to include the structure, the roof, the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as evaluations for ADA compliance, fire marshal/fire suppression system requirements, and EPA/Phase 1 inspections. Don’t forget city (jurisdiction) confirmation that the intended usage is allowed.
Would you lease my car from me and be fully responsible for all maintenance and repairs for a lengthy period of time without having it thoroughly checked out?
Permit me to quote some pros:
“NNN lease investments: What Should You Do During the Due Diligence Period” by Westwood Net Lease Advisors, LLC, St. Louis, Missouri, says:
“An investor and his advisors complete four basic processes:
They examine features of the loan
Physically inspect the property
Review the lease and title reports
Examine the seller’s books and records”
And from “Should a Seller Get a Property Condition Report?” By Joe Derhake:
The property condition report is an important due diligence tool that evaluates the building improvements and systems at a commercial property. It answers the questions;
What is wrong with the asset now? And
What capital improvements will be necessary in the future?
A lot of owners say, “Let the buyer do their own due diligence,” which is what occurs the majority of the time. A buyer absolutely should do thorough due diligence!
But I actually think a pre-sale property condition report done by the current owner is a good value. ….Armed with this information, the pre-sale property condition report really increases the certainty and speed of closing.”
Of course, I agree with the pros. A comprehensive property condition assessment should be a part of a savvy buyer’s, seller’s, lessor’s, or lessee’s due diligence.
]]>Does the home inspection company have Master Inspectors? With over 17 years experience in home inspections, I have seen the industry grow.
You need that level of commitment/professionalism from every service provider you use.
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